Section 101.915 - Substitution of Impartial Hearing Officer(a) If for any reason an impartial hearing officer is unable to continue presiding over a pending hearing, or issue a decision after the conclusion of the hearing, another impartial hearing officer shall be designated as a substitute to complete the hearing and render a decision in accordance with these rules.(b) The substitute impartial hearing officer may use the existing record and may conduct further proceedings as are necessary and proper to conclude the hearing and render a decision.40 Tex. Admin. Code § 101.915
The provisions of this §101.915 adopted to be effective March 12, 2012, 37 TexReg 1706