1 Tex. Admin. Code § 155.403 · Subchapter I. HEARINGS AND PREHEARINGS
Venue
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(a) Neutral hearing site. SOAH will designate a neutral hearing site in accordance with applicable law.
(b) Factors judge may consider. In designating a hearing site not in Austin, the judge may consider the following factors:
(1) the amount in controversy;
(2) the number of persons in the geographical region affected by the outcome of the hearing;
(3) the estimated length of the hearing;
(4) the availability of hearing facilities;
(5) the costs to and preferences of the parties;
(6) the location of witnesses;
(7) the availability and feasibility of videoconference technology as a means to reduce costs to SOAH and the parties;
(8) legislative restrictions on travel; and
(9) any applicable law or other factor relevant to the fair and expeditious resolution of the case.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
Source Note
The provisions of this §155.403 adopted to be effective November 26, 2008, 33 TexReg 9451.
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