1 Tex. Admin. Code § 155.403 - Venue

(a) Neutral hearing site. SOAH will designate a neutral hearing site in accordance with applicable law.

(b) Factors judge may consider. In designating a hearing site not in Austin, the judge may consider the following factors:

(1) the amount in controversy;

(2) the number of persons in the geographical region affected by the outcome of the hearing;

(3) the estimated length of the hearing;

(4) the availability of hearing facilities;

(5) the costs to and preferences of the parties;

(6) the location of witnesses;

(7) the availability and feasibility of videoconference technology as a means to reduce costs to SOAH and the parties;

(8) legislative restrictions on travel; and

(9) any applicable law or other factor relevant to the fair and expeditious resolution of the case.

Notes

1 Tex. Admin. Code § 155.403

The provisions of this §155.403 adopted to be effective November 26, 2008, 33 TexReg 9451