(a) A party or witness who needs an interpreter or
translator in order to participate in a proceeding shall file a written
request at least seven days before the setting. A timely, unopposed
request will be deemed granted without the necessity of an order,
unless denied by order.
(b) SOAH shall provide and pay for the following:
(1) an interpreter for hearing-impaired parties and
witnesses, in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code §2001.055;
(2) reader services or other communication services
for visually-impaired parties and witnesses; and
(3) a certified language interpreter.
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