Hearings required by 42 Code of Federal Regulations §488.335 will be conducted in person or by telephone for the purpose of determining whether sufficient grounds exist for a referral of an individual to the appropriate licensure authority and the facility administrator. The hearings referenced in this section are not applicable to information provided by the Texas Department of Human Services pursuant to 42 CFR §488.325(h) (referrals for substandard quality of care).