(a) After each hearing, the hearing officer shall promptly report to the parties in writing the officer’s decision, findings of fact, and the reasons for those findings.
(b) The hearing officer’s decision is final on the 31st day after the date on which the decision is reported unless a party files an appeal within that period.

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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 593.009

  • 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.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011

(c) The filing of an appeal suspends the hearing officer’s decision, and a party may not take action on the decision.