155.407
(a) A party or witness who needs an interpreter or translator in order to participate in a proceeding shall file a written request at least seven days before the setting. A timely, unopposed request will be deemed granted without the necessity of an order, unless denied by order. (b) SOAH shall provide and pay for […]
155.153
(a) Judge’s authority and duties. The judge shall have the authority and duty to: (1) conduct a full, fair, and efficient hearing; (2) take action to avoid unnecessary delay in the disposition of the proceeding; and (3) maintain order. (b) Judge’s powers. The judge shall have the power to regulate prehearing matters, the hearing, posthearing […]
155.401
(a) Notice of hearing. A referring agency shall provide notice of hearing to all parties in accordance with Tex. Gov’t Code §§2001.051 and 2001.052 and shall include a specific citation to Chapter 155 of this title unless applicable law provides otherwise. The notice of hearing shall include the following language in 12-point, bold-face type: “Parties […]
155.307
(a) Contents of a motion for continuance. A request to postpone or delay a hearing or prehearing conference shall include: (1) a statement of the number of motions for continuance previously filed in the case by each party; (2) the specific reason for the continuance; (3) at least three proposed dates for the rescheduled proceeding […]
155.305
(a) Purpose and effect of motions. To make a request, including a request to change a setting or obtain a ruling, order, or any other procedural relief from the judge, a party shall file a written motion. The motion shall describe specifically the action requested and the basis for the requested action. Unless otherwise specified […]
155.155
(a) Judge’s authority. The judge has authority to: (1) issue orders to control the conduct and scope of the proceeding; (2) rule on motions; (3) establish deadlines; (4) schedule and conduct prehearing or posthearing conferences; (5) require the prefiling of exhibits and testimony; (6) set out requirements for participation in the case; and (7) take […]
155.3
(a) SOAH proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the APA, when applicable, and with this chapter. The judge may modify and supplement the requirements of this chapter to promote the fair and efficient handling of the case and to facilitate resolution of issues, if doing so will not unduly prejudice the rights of any […]
155.259
(a) Certificate of conference. The parties and their authorized representatives shall cooperate in discovery and shall endeavor to make any agreements reasonably necessary for the efficient disposition of the case. All discovery motions shall include a certificate of conference complying with §155.305(b)(2) of this chapter. (b) Motions for protection. A person from whom discovery is […]
155.257
(a) Except in TCEQ and PUC cases, requests for issuance of subpoenas or commissions shall be directed to the referring agency. Any such requests shall comply with the APA and the applicable agency procedure, if any, regarding issuance of subpoenas or commissions. (b) In TCEQ and PUC cases, requests for issuance of subpoenas or commissions […]
155.253
(a) The APA governs the taking and use of depositions unless otherwise provided by law. (b) Except with permission of the judge upon a showing of good cause or upon agreement by all parties, the following apply: (1) All parties must receive at least seven days’ notice of a deposition. The parties should make reasonable […]