| (a) The roster of special judges will be updated on January 1 and July 1 of each year. Special judges may send letters of interest and qualification statements described in §167.205 of this title (relating to Roster of Special Judges) at any time, but they must be received by SOAH by June 15 or December 15 of each year in order to be on the next updated roster. Once placed on the roster, a special judge shall remain there until the special judge withdraws or the Chief Judge determines the special judge is not qualified under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 151. (b) Special judges may withdraw from the roster at any time. Withdrawals must be in writing and filed with SOAH. (c) Special judges shall be solely responsible for fee arrangements with and payments from parties. |
