Section 21.302 - Evidentiary Hearing Before Commissioner(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.Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. 5/30/1995.