Sec. 2260.103. HEARING FEE. (a) The chief administrative law judge of the office may set a fee for a hearing before the office under this subchapter.
(b) The chief administrative law judge of the office shall set the fee in an amount that:
(1) is not less than $250; and
(2) allows the office to recover all or a substantial part of its costs in holding hearings.
(c) The chief administrative law judge of the office by rule may establish a graduated fee scale, increasing the fee in relation to the amount in controversy.
(d) The office may:
(1) assess the fee against the party who does not prevail in the hearing; or
(2) apportion the fee against the parties in an equitable manner.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1352, Sec. 9, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - State and Local Contracts and Fund Management
Chapter 2260 - Resolution of Certain Contract Claims Against the State
Subchapter C. Contested Case Hearing
Section 2260.102. Request for Hearing
Section 2260.105. Payment of Claim
Section 2260.1055. Report and Recommendation to Legislature
Section 2260.106. Prejudgment Interest
Section 2260.107. Execution on State Property Not Authorized