| (a) Administrative hearings shall be conducted by the
Agency's Special Hearings Department pursuant to the procedures set
forth in this Subchapter K, which incorporates the procedures set
forth in Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, Subchapters C - D, F
- H, and Z, and adapts such procedures specifically for fair housing
administrative hearings. If any procedures under this Subchapter K
are in conflict with Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, Subchapters
C - D, F - H, or Z, such subchapters under Chapter 2001 shall control.
(b) Hearings may be conducted by electronic means,
including but not limited to telephonic hearings, unless the hearing
officer determines that an in-person hearing is necessary.
(c) Parties needing special accommodations, including
the need for a bilingual or sign language interpreter, shall make
this request before the hearing is set, if possible, or as soon as
practical.
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