(a) The following requirements govern the filing or service on the agency of documents related to a proceeding under this chapter:
- (1) The following original papers shall be filed with the agency: appeal of an administrative denial and request for a contested case hearing under this chapter; exceptions and replies to the ALJ's proposal for decision; and motions for rehearing. Such filings shall be directed to: Hearings Coordinator, State Board for Educator Certification, 1001 Trinity Street, Austin, Texas, 78701-2603. The date of filing shall be determined by the file stamp affixed by the agency.
- (2) For any original paper required to be filed with the agency, the original and four copies shall be filed.
- (b) The filing of papers with the office or service of documents on the ALJ in contested cases shall be governed by 1 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 155 (relating to Rules of Procedure), unless modified by order of the ALJ as allowed by law.
Source Note:The provisions of this §249.24 adopted to be effective March 31, 1999, 24 TexReg 2304.