A decision is final, in the absence of a timely motion for rehearing, and is final and appealable on the date of rendition of the order overruling the motion for rehearing, or on the date the motion is overruled by operation of law. If the agency board includes a member who receives no salary except per diem for his work as a board member and who resides outside Travis County, the board may rule on a motion for rehearing at a meeting or by mail, telephone, telegraph, or other suitable means of communication. If the agency finds that an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare requires immediate effect of a final decision or order in a contested case, it shall recite the finding in the decision or order as well as the fact that the decision or order is final and effective on the date rendered, in which event the decision or order is final and appealable on the date rendered and no motion for rehearing is required as a prerequisite for appeal.

Source Note:The provisions of this §107.54 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.