(a) Except as provided by Subchapter G of this chapter (relating to Lemon Law and Warranty Performance Claims), a hearing in a contested case will be transcribed by a court reporter if anticipated to last longer than one day.
(b) The costs of transcribing the hearing and for the preparation of an original transcript of the record for the department shall be:
  (1) assessed to a party requesting the transcript in a contested case;
  (2) shared by the parties in a contested case under Subchapter C of this chapter (relating to Contested Cases Between Motor Vehicle Industry License Holders or Applicants); or
  (3) assessed as directed by the ALJ or hearings examiner.
(c) Copies of recordings or transcriptions of a contested case hearing will be provided to any party upon written request and upon payment for any duplication costs incurred by the department.

Source Note: The provisions of this §224.15 adopted to be effective June 1, 2024, 49 TexReg 2771