Tex. Education Code § 21.302

This is the official text of Tex. Education Code § 21.302, part of Texas’s Education Code — governs public schools and universities in Texas.

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§ 21.302. EVIDENTIARY HEARING BEFORE COMMISSIONER.

Official statutory text

(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.

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