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TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATION
PART 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 357 - HEARINGS
SUBCHAPTER K - ADMINISTRATIVE FRAUD DISQUALIFICATION HEARINGS
SECTION/RULE §357.524 - Hearing Officer's Powers and Duties
Chapter Review Date 03/15/2024

The hearing officer:(1) administers oaths or affirmations;(2) ensures that all relevant issues are considered;(3) requests, receives, and includes in the record all evidence determined necessary to resolve the issues;(4) ensures an orderly hearing by regulating the conduct and course of the hearing;(5) orders an independent medical assessment or professional evaluation, if relevant and useful, from a source mutually satisfactory to the household and the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS);(6) makes the final administrative decision concerning the hearing in the name of DHS; and(7) requires the attendance of an agency representative, if necessary and appropriate.

Source Note: The provisions of this §357.524 adopted to be effective February 1, 1994, 18 TexReg 9857; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 17, 2004, 29 TexReg 9013.

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