Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 40. SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE |
PART 19. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES |
CHAPTER 707. CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATIONS |
SUBCHAPTER C. CHILD CARE INVESTIGATIONS |
DIVISION 7. DUE PROCESS HEARINGS |
SECTION 707.859. Can I waive my right to a due process hearing?
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(a) You may waive your right to a due process hearing by: (1) Not requesting a due process hearing according to §707.845 in this division (relating to How do I request a due process hearing?); (2) Submitting a written statement to the appropriate Child Care Investigations investigator that you are waiving your right to the due process hearing before the 30-day timeframe has expired; or (3) If you have already requested a hearing, submitting a written statement to the Texas Health and Human Services Legal Services Division that you are waiving your right to the due process hearing. (b) If you waive your right to a due process hearing: (1) Because you did not make a timely request according to §707.845 in this division each abuse, neglect, or exploitation finding that was included in the letter informing you of your right to request a due process hearing will be effective on the day after your time period for requesting a due process hearing expires; or (2) By submitting a written statement waiving your right to a due process hearing, each finding will be effective on the date the waiver is received, as applicable. Source Note: The provisions of this §707.859 adopted to be effective July 15, 2020, 45 TexReg 4780