Texas Statutes
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 410.005. Conducting Administrative Proceedings

Sec. 410.005. CONDUCTING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS. (a) Unless the division determines that good cause exists for the selection of a different location, a contested case hearing may not be conducted at a site more than 75 miles from the claimant's residence at the time of the injury.
(b) Unless the assigned arbitrator determines that good cause exists for the selection of a different location, arbitration may not be conducted at a site more than 75 miles from the claimant's residence at the time of the injury.
(c) All appeals panel proceedings shall be conducted in Travis County.
(d) The division may conduct a benefit review conference:
(1) telephonically;
(2) by videoconference; or
(3) in person, on showing of good cause as determined by the division.
(e) Unless the division determines that good cause exists for the selection of a different location, a benefit review conference conducted in person under Subsection (d)(3) may not be conducted at a site more than 75 miles from the claimant's residence at the time of the injury.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.151, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 261 (H.B. 1752), Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 2021.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 261 (H.B. 1752), Sec. 2, eff. June 4, 2021.

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