(a) Requests for discovery and responses shall be served using a method of service authorized by §1.45 of this title (relating to Service in Protested Contested Cases) and should not be filed with the Commission.     
      (b) Except for good cause shown, all requests for discovery shall be served at least 20 days prior to the hearing unless otherwise agreed by the parties.     
      (c) Responses to discovery requests shall be served within 14 days after the date of service of the request. The examiner or the Hearings Director may alter this deadline on the request of any party.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §1.52 adopted to be effective August 21, 2017, 42 TexReg 4131