SECTION 9.4304. Extensions of Time

(a) At any time before a referral to SOAH, a petitioner may request an extension of time for any deadline, except the deadline to file a petition, by submitting a request for extension to the division director.

(b) A request for an extension of time must be submitted in writing and received by the division director at least five calendar days in advance of the original deadline for which the extension is requested. If requested in writing by the petitioner and for good cause shown, the division director may waive the requirement that the request for the extension be made five calendar days in advance of the deadline.

(c) A request for an extension of time must be for good cause shown. Good cause does not include petitioner's neglect, indifference, or lack of diligence. Good cause does not include a claim that the time periods established in this subchapter are insufficient.

(d) An extension of time under this section may not extend the deadline for more than ten calendar days.

Source Note: The provisions of this §9.4304 adopted to be effective July 19, 2021, 46 TexReg 4358