Rules; Application of Administrative Procedure Act (ALR) - Texas Transportation Code Section 524.002
Section 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.