Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 7 - STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Chapter 159 - RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE SUSPENSION HEARINGS
Subchapter E - HEARING AND PREHEARING
Section 159.207 - Continuances

Universal Citation: 1 TX Admin Code ยง 159.207

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

(a) A request for continuance will be considered in accordance with the provisions of Texas Transportation Code § 524.032(b) and (c) (relating to rescheduling a hearing upon a defendant's request), § 524.039 (relating to appearance of technicians), and Texas Transportation Code § 724.041(g).

(b) A judge may grant a continuance if the motion is supported by good cause, consent of the parties, or operation of law.

(c) With the exception of a hearing that is rescheduled in accordance with Texas Transportation Code § 524.032(b), the granting of continuances shall be in the sound discretion of the judge, provided, however, that the judge shall expedite the hearings whenever possible. A party requesting a continuance may file a written motion or present the motion orally at the hearing. The motion shall include:

(1) the specific reason for the continuance;

(2) a statement of the number of motions for continuance previously filed in the case by each party; and

(3) for written motions, a certificate of service and a certificate of conference as required by § 159.205 of this title (relating to General Request for Relief). Failure to include a certificate of service and a certificate of conference when filing a motion for continuance may result in denial of the continuance request or subsequent continuance requests in the same case.

(d) With the exception of a hearing that is rescheduled in accordance with Texas Transportation Code § 524.032(b), no party is excused from appearing at a hearing until notified by SOAH that a motion for continuance has been granted.

(e) Responses to a motion for continuance, if any, should be promptly submitted in writing, except a response to a motion for continuance made on the date of the hearing may be presented orally at the hearing.

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