(a) An eligible survivor or the eligible survivor’s legal representative whose claim for payment is denied may appeal the denial to the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
(b) An appeal under this section is considered to be an appeal of a contested case under Chapter 2001 and shall be conducted as provided by § 815.511.

Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 615.044

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • 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.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) Judicial review of a decision under this section is under the substantial evidence rule as provided by Chapter 2001.