SECTION 157.1. Temporary Administrative Law Judges

(a) If judges employed by the State Office of Administrative Hearings are not available to hear a case within a reasonable time, the chief judge may contract with qualified individuals to serve as temporary administrative law judges.

(b) To serve as a temporary administrative law judge, an individual must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and have five years experience in administrative law from conducting hearings under the Administrative Procedure Act and/or practicing administrative law.

(c) The chief judge will also consider:

(1) qualifications and experience; and

(2) expertise related to the subject matter of the hearing.

(d) To be considered for service as a temporary administrative law judge, an individual must comply with any applicable state bidding requirements.

Source Note: The provisions of this §157.1 adopted to be effective October 5, 1992, 17 TexReg 6443; amended to be effective June 6, 1995, 20 TexReg 3829; amended to be effective November 17, 2005, 30 TexReg 7428