Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 357 - HEARINGS
Subchapter R - JUDICIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF HEARINGS
Section 357.702 - Definitions
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Administrative Review--A desk review performed by an HHS System attorney of a hearing decision related to benefits provided under the public assistance programs of Chapters 31, 32 and 33, Human Resources Code and is limited to the hearing record that was considered by the hearings officer.
(2) Appellant--An applicant or client who requests a hearing or requests an administrative review of the hearing decision either personally or through a representative.
(3) Commission--The Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
(4) Date of Notice of Hearings Officer's Decision--The date on the written notice that contains the hearings officer's decision.
(5) Day--A calendar day, unless otherwise specified.
(6) Health and Human Services (HHS) System Agencies--The following five state agencies that are responsible for health and human services functions:
(7) Hearings Administrator--The administrator for fair and fraud hearings in the HHSC Appeals Division.
(8) Representative--Any person who assists the appellant in presenting the appellant's case. A legal counsel, relative, friend, or other spokesperson designated by the appellant may serve as a representative.
