Sec. 2001.055. INTERPRETERS FOR DEAF OR HEARING IMPAIRED PARTIES AND WITNESSES. (a) In a contested case, a state agency shall provide an interpreter whose qualifications are approved by the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to interpret the proceedings for a party or subpoenaed witness who is deaf or hearing impaired.
(b) In this section, "deaf or hearing impaired" means having a hearing impairment, whether or not accompanied by a speech impairment, that inhibits comprehension of the proceedings or communication with others.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 835, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Administrative Procedure and Practice
Chapter 2001 - Administrative Procedure
Subchapter C. Contested Cases: General Rights and Procedures
Section 2001.051. Opportunity for Hearing and Participation; Notice of Hearing
Section 2001.052. Contents of Notice
Section 2001.053. Right to Counsel
Section 2001.055. Interpreters for Deaf or Hearing Impaired Parties and Witnesses
Section 2001.056. Informal Disposition of Contested Case
Section 2001.057. Continuances
Section 2001.058. Hearing Conducted by State Office of Administrative Hearings
Section 2001.061. Ex Parte Consultations
Section 2001.062. Examination of Record by State Agency; Proposal for Decision