- (a) The hearing officer may, on the motion of a party, dismiss an appeal without a hearing for the following reasons: compromise; unnecessary duplication of proceedings; res judicata (a matter already decided by a court); withdrawal; mootness; untimely filing; lack of jurisdiction; or failure to prosecute.
- (b) Petitioner may withdraw the appeal at any time prior to the board's decision.
Source Note:The provisions of this §1.35 adopted to be effective December 5, 1989, 14 TexReg 6127.