Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 357 - HEARINGS
Subchapter K - ADMINISTRATIVE FRAUD DISQUALIFICATION HEARINGS
Section 357.524 - Hearing Officer's Powers and Duties

Universal Citation: 1 TX Admin Code ยง 357.524

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

The hearing officer:

(1) administers oaths or affirmations;

(2) ensures that all relevant issues are considered;

(3) requests, receives, and includes in the record all evidence determined necessary to resolve the issues;

(4) ensures an orderly hearing by regulating the conduct and course of the hearing;

(5) orders an independent medical assessment or professional evaluation, if relevant and useful, from a source mutually satisfactory to the household and the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS);

(6) makes the final administrative decision concerning the hearing in the name of DHS; and

(7) requires the attendance of an agency representative, if necessary and appropriate.

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Texas may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.