Texas Education Code 21.302 – Evidentiary Hearing Before Commissioner
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(a) If a party alleges that procedural irregularities that are not reflected in the local record occurred at the hearing before the hearing examiner, the commissioner may hold a hearing for the presentation of evidence on that issue. The party alleging that procedural irregularities occurred shall identify the specific alleged defect and its claimed effect on the board’s or board subcommittee’s decision. The commissioner may make appropriate orders consistent with rules adopted by the commissioner. The commissioner’s determination on any alleged procedural irregularities is final and may not be appealed.
(b) A hearing under this section shall be recorded by a certified shorthand reporter.
Terms Used In Texas Education Code 21.302
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).