SECTION 807.385. Setting of Hearing

(a) Upon receipt of request for a hearing, the Agency will promptly mail a notice of hearing that sets the hearing for a reasonable time and place within 30 days from receipt of the request for a hearing.

(b) The notice of hearing shall be in writing and include a:

(1) statement of the date, time, place, and nature of the hearing;

(2) statement of the legal authority under which the hearing is to be held; and

(3) short and plain statement of the issues to be considered during the hearing.

(c) The notice of hearing shall be issued at least 10 days before the date of the hearing unless a shorter period is permitted by statute.

(d) The hearing notice shall state whether the hearing shall be conducted by telephone or in-person. The hearing notice shall also include the location of an in-person hearing.

(e) Parties needing special accommodations, including a bilingual or sign language interpreter, may request such before the setting of the hearing, if possible, or as soon as practical.

Source Note: The provisions of this §807.385 adopted to be effective January 23, 2012, 37 TexReg 200; amended to be effective November 28, 2022, 47 TexReg 7914