A party or witness who needs an interpreter or translator in order to participate in a proceeding shall file a written request at least seven days before the setting. SOAH shall provide and pay for the following:

1. (1) an interpreter for hearing-impaired parties and witnesses, in accordance with §2001.055 of the APA;
2. (2) reader services or other communication services for visually-impaired parties and witnesses; and
3. (3) a certified language interpreter.

Source Note:The provisions of this §155.407 adopted to be effective November 26, 2008, 33 TexReg 9451.