Texas Administrative Code
Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Chapter 707 - CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATIONS
Subchapter C - CHILD CARE INVESTIGATIONS
Division 7 - DUE PROCESS HEARINGS
Section 707.859 - Can I waive my right to a due process hearing?

(1) Not requesting a due process hearing according to §707.845 in this division (relating to How do I request a due process hearing?);

(2) Submitting a written statement to the appropriate Child Care Investigations investigator that you are waiving your right to the due process hearing before the 30-day timeframe has expired; or

(3) If you have already requested a hearing, submitting a written statement to the Texas Health and Human Services Legal Services Division that you are waiving your right to the due process hearing.

(1) Because you did not make a timely request according to §707.845 of this division, each abuse, neglect, or exploitation finding that was included in the letter informing you of your right to request a due process hearing will be effective on the day after your time period for requesting a due process hearing expires; or

(2) By submitting a written statement waiving your right to a due process hearing, each finding will be effective on the date the waiver is received, as applicable.