Sec. 2001.090. OFFICIAL NOTICE; STATE AGENCY EVALUATION OF EVIDENCE. (a) In connection with a hearing held under this chapter, official notice may be taken of:
(1) all facts that are judicially cognizable; and
(2) generally recognized facts within the area of the state agency's specialized knowledge.
(b) Each party shall be notified either before or during the hearing, or by reference in a preliminary report or otherwise, of the material officially noticed, including staff memoranda or information.
(c) Each party is entitled to be given an opportunity to contest material that is officially noticed.
(d) The special skills or knowledge of the state agency and its staff may be used in evaluating the evidence.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Administrative Procedure and Practice
Chapter 2001 - Administrative Procedure
Subchapter D. Contested Cases: Evidence, Witnesses, and Discovery
Section 2001.081. Rules of Evidence
Section 2001.082. Exclusion of Evidence
Section 2001.084. Objections to Evidence
Section 2001.085. Written Evidence
Section 2001.086. Documentary Evidence
Section 2001.087. Cross-Examination
Section 2001.089. Issuance of Subpoena
Section 2001.090. Official Notice; State Agency Evaluation of Evidence
Section 2001.091. Discovery From Parties: Orders for Production or Inspection
Section 2001.092. Discovery From Parties: Identity of Witness or Potential Party; Expert Reports
Section 2001.093. Discovery From Parties: Copy of Previous Statement
Section 2001.094. Issuance of Commission Requiring Deposition
Section 2001.095. Deposition of State Agency Board Member
Section 2001.096. Place of Deposition
Section 2001.097. Objections to Deposition Testimony
Section 2001.098. Preparation of Deposition
Section 2001.099. Submission of Deposition to Witness; Signature
Section 2001.100. Return of Deposition to State Agency
Section 2001.101. Opening of Deposition by State Agency Employee