(a) In connection with a hearing held under this chapter, official notice may be taken of:
(1) all facts that are judicially cognizable; and
(2) generally recognized facts within the area of the state agency’s specialized knowledge.
(b) Each party shall be notified either before or during the hearing, or by reference in a preliminary report or otherwise, of the material officially noticed, including staff memoranda or information.

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 2001.090

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

(c) Each party is entitled to be given an opportunity to contest material that is officially noticed.
(d) The special skills or knowledge of the state agency and its staff may be used in evaluating the evidence.

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