1. (a) If the hearing is an oral hearing and if telecommunication equipment is used for the hearing, it must be capable of allowing the parties to hear and speak to all other parties and to cross-examine witnesses.
2. (b) The hearing official must be able to hear and speak to all parties.
3. (c) Written documents to be submitted for consideration by the hearing official must be provided to all parties in advance of the hearing, with copies to the hearing official.
4. (d) If an individual cannot effectively participate in a telephonic hearing because of a disability, the individual may request that the hearing be conducted in person.

Source Note:The provisions of this §357.15 adopted to be effective March 31, 1999, 24 TexReg 2293.