Sec. 1001.460. HEARING    


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  • (a) The hearing on an appeal shall be held not later than the 30th day after the date the request for a hearing is received under Section 1001.459.

    (b) Except as provided by Subsection (e), the commissioner shall conduct the hearing and may administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books, papers, and documents.

    (c) At the hearing, the aggrieved person may appear in person or by counsel and present evidence. Any interested person may appear and present oral or documentary evidence.

    (d) Based on the evidence submitted at the hearing, the commissioner shall take the action the commissioner considers necessary in connection with the denial, suspension, or revocation of the license. Not later than the 10th day after the date of the hearing, the commissioner shall notify the aggrieved person by certified mail of the commissioner's decision.

    (e) The agency may contract with another entity to conduct a hearing under this subchapter.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 6.012(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.