25-3, Updates Rule Links Throughout Handbook

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Revision 25-3; Effective May 15, 2025

The following changes were made:

SectionTitleChange
1130Burden of Proof - 1 TAC Section 357.9Updates title to Burden of Proof, Texas Administrative Code (TAC) link to Chapter 357 and text.
1140Private (Ex Parte) Communication - 1 TAC Section 357.5Updates title to Private, Ex Parte, Communication, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1170Requesting a Case File - 1 TAC Section 357.13(b)(7)(A)Updates title to Requesting a Case File, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1181Privileges - 1 TAC Section 357.25(e)Updates title to Privileges and TAC link to Chapter 357.
1182Public Access to Decisions - 1 TAC Section 357.25(c)Updates title to Public Access to Decisions and TAC link to Chapter 357.
1183Official Record - 1 TAC Section 357.25(a)Updates title to Official Record, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1184Record Retention - 1 TAC Section 357.25(b)Updates title to Record Retention and TAC link to Chapter 357.
1211Hearings Officer's Powers, Duties and Responsibilities - 1 TAC Section 357.5Updates title to Hearings Officer's Powers, Duties and Responsibilities, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1221Agency Responsibilities - 1 TAC Section 357.7Updates title to Agency Responsibilities, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1231Appellant’s Rights - 1 TAC Section 357.13(d)Updates title to Appellant’s Rights, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1232Appellant’s Responsibilities - 1 TAC Section 357.13(e)Updates title to Appellant’s Responsibilities, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1260Interpreters - 1 TAC Section 357.21Updates title to Interpreters and TAC link to Chapter 357.
1264Sign Language Interpreters - 1 TAC Section 357.21(b)Updates title to Sign Language Interpreters and TAC link to Chapter 357.
1310Notice of Proposed Adverse Action - 1 TAC Section 357.11Updates title to Notice of Proposed Adverse Action, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1323Nursing Facility DischargeUpdates TAC link to Chapter 554 and text.
1410Right to a Fair Hearing - 1 TAC Sections 357.3, 357.7, and 357.19(b)(3)Updates title to Right to a Fair Hearing, TAC links to Chapter 357 and text.
1420Period for Requesting a Fair Hearing - 1 TAC Sections 357.3 and 357.7Updates title to Period for Requesting a Fair Hearing , TAC links to Chapters 357 and 386,and text.
1440Creating and Submitting a Fair Hearing Request - 1 TAC Section 357.7Updates title to Creating and Submitting a Fair Hearing Request, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1450Continued Benefits - 1 TAC Section 357.11Updates title to Continued Benefits, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1510Notice of Fair Hearing - 1 TAC Section 357.15(a)Updates title to Notice of Fair Hearing, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1521Expedited Hearings for Transient Appeals - 1 TAC Section 357.17(b)(1)Updates title to Expedited Hearings for Transient Appeals and TAC link to Chapter 357.
1522Expedited Hearings for Individuals Whose Health is Jeopardized - 1 TAC Section 357.17(b)(2)Updates title to Expedited Hearings for Individuals Whose Health is Jeopardized, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1530Hearing Setting - 1 TAC Section 357.17(a)Updates title to Hearing Setting and TAC link to Chapter 357.
1540Attendance at Hearing - 1 TAC Sections 357.5 and 357.25(c)(3)Updates title to Attendance at Hearing, TAC link and text.
1550Group Hearings - 1 TAC Section 357.17(c)Updates title to Group Hearings, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1560Continuances or Postponements - 1 TAC Section 357.19(a)Updates title to Continuances or Postponements, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1600Prior to Conducting a HearingUpdates title to Before Conducting a Hearing
1631Discovery - 1 TAC Section 357.13(b)(7)Updates title to Discovery, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1632Written Interrogatories - 1 TAC Section 357.13(c)Updates title to Written Interrogatories TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1633Evidence - 1 TAC Section 357.5Updates title to Evidence, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1730Controlling the Hearing - 1 TAC Section 357.5Updates title to Controlling the Hearing TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1770Recessed Hearings - 1 TAC Section 357.19(d)Updates title to Recessed Hearings, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1820Decision Issuance Time Frames - 1 TAC Section 357.23Updates title to Decision Issuance Time Frames, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1830Delays in Issuing a Decision - 1 TAC Section 357.23(a)(3)Updates title to Delays in Issuing a Decision, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1861Decisions to Dismiss -1 TAC Section 357.19(b)Updates title to Decisions to Dismiss, TAC link and text.
1862Decisions to Withdraw - 1 TAC Section 357.19(c)Updates title to Decisions to Withdraw, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1863Decisions to Reverse 1 TAC Section 357.23(c)Updates title to Decisions to Reverse, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1864Decisions to Sustain — 1 TAC Section 357.23(d) and (e)Updates title to Decisions to Sustain, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1910Implementing the Hearing Decision - 1 TAC Section 357.7Updates title to Implementing the Hearing Decision and TAC link to Chapter 357.
1922Request to Reopen Following Sustained Decision - 1 TAC Section 357.23(f)Updates title to Request to Reopen Following Sustained Decision, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
1940Amended or Reissued Decision - 1 TAC Section 357.23(g)Updates title to Amended or Reissued Decision, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4100Introduction and Legal Basis — 1 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §357.521Updates title to Introduction and Legal Basis, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4121Designation of Hearings Officer — 1 TAC Section 357.522Updates title to Designation of Hearings Officer, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4122Disqualification of Hearings Officer — 1 TAC Section 357.523Updates title to Disqualification of Hearings Officer, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4124Hearings Officer's Powers and Duties — 1 TAC Section 357.524Updates title to Hearings Officer's Powers and Duties and TAC link to Chapter 357.
4134Scheduling the Hearing — 1 TAC Section 357.525Updates title to Scheduling the Hearing, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4135Advance Notice of Hearing — 1 TAC Section 357.526Updates title to Advance Notice of Hearing, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4136Participation While Hearing Is Pending — 1 TAC Section 357.527Updates title to Participation While Hearing Is Pending, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4210Conduct of Hearing — 1 TAC Section 357.528Updates title to Conduct of Hearing, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4211Presentation of HHSC's Case — 1 TAC Section 357.540Updates title to Presentation of HHSC's Case, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4212Respondent's Rights During Hearing — 1 TAC Section 357.530Updates title to Respondent's Rights During Hearing, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4213Attendance at Hearing — 1 TAC Section 357.529Updates title to Attendance at Hearing, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4213.2Failure of Respondent to Appear – Notice Requirement Met — 1 TAC Section 357.532Updates title to Failure of Respondent to Appear – Notice Requirement Met, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4213.3Failure of Respondent to Appear – Notice Requirement Not Met — 1 TAC Section 357.532(c)Updates title to Failure of Respondent to Appear – Notice Requirement Not Met, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4220Time Frames, Postponements, Recesses and Delays — 1 TAC Section 357.533 and Section 357.534Updates title to Time Frames, Postponements, Recesses and Delays, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4230Consideration of the Case and Findings by the Hearings Officer — 1 TAC Section 357.531 and Section 357.535Updates title to Consideration of the Case and Findings by the Hearings Officer, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4240The Hearing Record and Decision — 1 TAC Section 357.536Updates title to The Hearing Record and Decision, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4241Effect of an Administrative Determination of Intentional Program Violation — 1 TAC Section 357.537Updates title to Effect of an Administrative Determination of Intentional Program Violation, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4242Effect of Nondetermination of Intentional Program Violation — 1 TAC Section 357.541Updates title to Effect of Not Finding an Intentional Program Violation and TAC link to Chapter 357.
4243Notice of Hearing Decision and the Effect on Remaining Household Members — 1 TAC Section 357.538Updated title to Notice of Hearing Decision and the Effect on Remaining Household Members and TAC link to Chapter 357.
4244Court Actions in Relation to Administrative Disqualification — 1 TAC Section 357.539Updates title to Court Actions in Relation to Administrative Disqualification, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.
4246Consolidation of Administrative Disqualification Hearings and Fair Hearings — 1 TAC Section 357.542Updates title to Consolidation of Administrative Disqualification Hearings and Fair Hearings, TAC link to Chapter 357 and text.

25-2, Updates Section 1240

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Revision 25-2; Effective April 22, 2025

The following changes were made:

SectionTitleChange
1240Attorney-Involved HearingsUpdates the amount of time attorneys should provide their evidence before the hearing.

25-1, Updates Section 1240

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Revision 25-1; Effective Jan. 17, 2025

The following changes were made:

SectionTitleChange
1240Attorney-Involved HearingsClarifies the process after the first hearing is scheduled. 

24-1, Updates Sections 1111 and 1240

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Revision 24-1; Effective June 28, 2024

The following changes were made:

SectionTitleChange
1111Federal Statutes and RegulationsRemoves Section 1396a.
1240Attorney-Involved HearingsClarifies the number of potential hearing dates given and simplifies language.