Team members are not to converse with each other during the study period. The study periods are not to be a part of the twenty minutes set for theevent. There are no restrictions on further study of the parliamentary problems by individuals.
4. Each team shall consist of not more than ten nor fewer than seven members (including the advisor) without penalty.
5. The person serving as the advisor is limited in participation to opening and closing ceremonies only.
6. Ten parliamentary questions will be used, but not more than two questions will be asked any member. Each member shall be asked at least one question except the student advisor. The time used for questions is not a part of the 20-minute time limit.
7. The president is to sign minutes but signing of the committee and officer reports is optional.
8. The "Orders of the Day" and questions pertaining to the Orders of the Day will not be used in the event.
9. A motion to adjourn does not eliminate any of the closing ceremony.
10. Visitors will not be permitted on the state level. The advisor may sit in during the performance of his/her team.
11. Parliamentary problems and parliamentary questions will be different in Greenhand and Chapter FFA divisions.
12. Students will not be penalized for calling "question".
13. Only Sam Houston State University will be allowed to furnish station markers. Gavels will be furnished by each chapter participating.