(a) Administrative hearings shall be conducted by the Agency's Special Hearings Department pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Subchapter K, which incorporates the procedures set forth in Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, Subchapters C - D, F - H, and Z, and adapts such procedures specifically for fair housing administrative hearings. If any procedures under this Subchapter K are in conflict with Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001, Subchapters C - D, F - H, or Z, such subchapters under Chapter 2001 shall control.
(b) Hearings may be conducted by electronic means, including but not limited to telephonic hearings, unless the hearing officer determines that an in-person hearing is necessary.
(c) Parties needing special accommodations, including the need for a bilingual or sign language interpreter, shall make this request before the hearing is set, if possible, or as soon as practical.

Source Note: The provisions of this §819.191 adopted to be effective August 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 5559