Texas Administrative Code
Title 19 - EDUCATION
Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
Chapter 249 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS, SANCTIONS, AND CONTESTED CASES
Subchapter C - PREHEARING MATTERS
Section 249.18 - Jurisdiction

Universal Citation: 19 TX Admin Code ยง 249.18

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

(a) A contested case commences under this chapter when a petition is properly served with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) staff.

(b) The TEA staff shall refer the case to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) if the TEA staff determines:

(1) in an administrative denial case, the applicant has timely served a petition pursuant to § 249.12(d) of this title (relating to Administrative Denial; Appeal); or

(2) the certificate holder has timely served an answer pursuant to § 249.15(d) of this title (relating to Disciplinary Action by State Board for Educator Certification).

(c) Nothing in this section precludes the TEA staff from referring the case to the SOAH prior to the receipt of a petition or answer.

(d) Jurisdiction of the SOAH is determined by the administrative law judge under 1 Texas Administrative Code, Part 7, Chapter 155 (relating to Rules of Procedure) and this chapter after the TEA staff have referred the case to the SOAH.

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