Section 43.1 - Applicability(a) The procedures of this chapter apply only to administrative decisions, appeals, and adjudicative hearings relating to the TRS pension plan, unless rules relating to other programs specifically adopt by reference the provisions of this chapter.(b) The procedures of this chapter do not apply to determinations of whether a domestic relations order is a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) under Chapter 47 of this title (relating to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders). Appeals relating to QDROs are subject to the requirements of Chapter 47.(c) If a contested case under this chapter is referred to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) for adjudicative hearing, then during the period of time the case is before SOAH, the procedural rules for SOAH (1 TAC Chapter 155) shall apply unless inconsistent with applicable statutes or constitutional provisions. If a matter is referred for an adjudicative hearing to a hearing official not affiliated with SOAH, then the rules of Subchapter C of this chapter (relating to Hearings Not Docketed at SOAH) shall apply to the conduct of the hearing while pending before the hearing official.34 Tex. Admin. Code § 43.1
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 52, December 27, 2024, TexReg 10654, eff. 1/2/2025