Policies

Reasonable Accommodations for Employees and Applicants Policy

In compliance with federal and state law, the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) is committed to providing equal treatment, access, and opportunity to individuals who: have a qualifying disability; are affected by pregnancy; or have sincerely held religious beliefs. As outlined in this policy, SOAH will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary for qualifying individuals to perform the essential functions of the job or position, unless doing so would impose undue hardship on the agency. As outlined in this policy, SOAH will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary for qualifying individuals to perform the essential functions of the job or position, unless doing so would impose undue hardship on the agency.
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Support for Breastfeeding Employees and Visitors Policy

In accordance with federal and state law, the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) is committed to providing a supportive, respectful, and comfortable environment for lactating mothers.  SOAH promotes and supports breastfeeding and the expression of breastmilk by employees as well as visitors.  As such, discrimination or harassment of lactating mothers is unacceptable and will not be tolerated at SOAH. Human Resources must notify all employees about this policy during New Employee Orientation. Supervisors or team leaders are responsible for reminding employees of this policy as appropriate and implementing its provisions as applicable.
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Google™ Translate Disclaimer

The official text of the website for the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) is provided in English. However, the Google™ translation feature is offered for the convenience of limited English-speaking visitors. Google™ Translate is a third-party service provided by Google that performs language translations directly and dynamically. The Google™ Translate feature may assist you in reading information on SOAH’s website by providing the text in Spanish.
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Employee Leave Policy

This policy provides guidelines to establish under what circumstances an employee of the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) may be entitled to or granted each type of leave provided by Chapter 661 of the Texas Government Code or other authority. In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 661.252, this policy must be posted on SOAH’s website where it is easily accessible by the agency’s employees and well as the public.
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External Complaints Policy

As part of the agency’s Compact with Texans, this policy governs the process for external complaints formally filed with the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). SOAH is committed to providing exceptional service to its customers and, therefore, treats all complaints seriously. Each complaint will be thoroughly assessed and every reasonable effort will be made to achieve resolution for the betterment of the public and the agency.
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Website Linking Policy

The State Office of Administrative Hearings’ policy on establishing links from its website to other websites is guided by the business needs of the agency and whether there is a public purpose for establishing the link. Links are provided as a public service and for informational purposes only. Links are provided only when the external server provides information that is useful to the public, our constituents, or our employees; and relate to the agency’s programs, activities, or functions. The State Office of Administrative Hearings does not enter into reciprocal linking agreements.
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Weapons Policy

Visitors to SOAH are not permitted to bring a firearm, illegal knife, club, or other prohibited weapon to SOAH courtrooms or offices, unless expressly authorized by law or by written authorization of the court. SOAH acts as a government court in a judicial or quasi-judicial capacity, rendering it unlawful to possess such prohibited weapons on its premises.
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Social Media Policy

The State Office of Administrative Hearings may use official social media sites to provide information related to the State Office of Administrative Hearings and its services. The Chief Administrative Law Judge or designee will be responsible for approving the use of any social media sites by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

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Privacy and Security Policy

The State Office of Administrative Hearings values and protects the public’s privacy and places strict controls on the gathering and use of sensitive information and confidential information. Sensitive information and confidential information is not disclosed, made available, or otherwise used for purposes other than those specified at the time of collection, except with your consent or as authorized by law or regulation.

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