Sec. 524.002.  RULES;  APPLICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.  (a)  The department and the State Office of Administrative Hearings shall adopt rules to administer this chapter.
(b)  Chapter 2001, Government Code, applies to a proceeding under this chapter to the extent consistent with this chapter.
(c)  The State Office of Administrative Hearings may adopt a rule that conflicts with Chapter 2001, Government Code, if a conflict is necessary to expedite the hearings process within the time required by this chapter and applicable federal funding guidelines.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.