SECTION 711.909. What is the timeline for requesting an appeal?

(a) To request a first level appeal:

(1) service providers may request an appeal no later than the 30th calendar day following the date the investigative report was signed and dated by the investigator; and

(2) reporters, alleged victims, legal guardians, and Disability Rights Texas may request an appeal no later than the 60th calendar day following the date the investigative report was signed and dated by the investigator.

(b) A qualified party has 30 calendar days following the date the first level appeal decision letter is signed to request a second level appeal.

(c) APS Provider Investigations may accept a request for appeal after the deadline for good cause as determined by APS Provider Investigations.

Source Note: The provisions of this §711.909 adopted to be effective September 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 6218; amended to be effective March 1, 2018, 43 TexReg 903; transferred effective June 15, 2019, as published in the Texas Register May 24, 2019, 44 TexReg 2617