Sec. 2001.143. TIME OF RENDERING DECISION    


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  • (a) A decision or order that may become final under Section 2001.144 in a contested case must be rendered not later than the 60th day after the date on which the hearing is finally closed.

    (b) In a contested case heard by other than a majority of the officials of a state agency, the agency may extend the period in which the decision or order may be issued.

    (c) Any extension shall be announced at the conclusion of the hearing.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.