(a) Documents must be filed using one of the filing
methods described in §26.203(b) of this subchapter (relating
to Appeal Procedures).
(b) To be considered by the review official, written
documentation relating to a pending appeal must be filed within the
filing deadlines prescribed in this section. The rules relating to
the timely filing of an appeal described in §26.203(c) of this
subchapter shall apply to the timely filing of written documents.
(c) Parties to an appeal have the right to review any
documentary materials submitted for consideration. On the same date
a document is filed, the filing party must serve a copy of it on every
other party or such party's representative or attorney of record as
described in this section.
(d) If the department refers a matter to SOAH, parties
to the matter referred must file and serve documents in accordance
with SOAH's rules of procedure, Texas Administrative Code, Title 1,
Chapter 155.
(e) In all matters, except SFSP appeals and suspension
reviews, an appellant must file written materials within thirty (30)
calendar days of the appellant's receipt, or deemed receipt, of the
notice of action.
(f) In SFSP appeals, an appellant must file written
materials within seven (7) calendar days of submitting the appeal.
(g) In Suspension Reviews relating to false or fraudulent
claims, an appellant must file written materials within ten (10) calendar
days of the appellant's receipt, or deemed receipt, of the notice
of action.
(h) Service to the appellant or its representative
shall be made to the appellant or representative's last known mailing
address, email address, or facsimile number as shown by the department's
records.
(i) Parties and their representatives shall immediately
notify the review official and all parties of any change in mailing
address, email address, or telephone or facsimile number.
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