(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.