1. (a) An administrative decision of the Director is final and conclusive unless an appeal is filed in writing with TCDRS in accordance with Section 845.506(a) of the Government Code.

2. (b) The appeal request must include the following:

   1. (1) the name of the party filing the appeal;
   2. (2) a concise statement of the facts relied upon by the party and a statement of disagreement with the decision;
   3. (3) a request stating the type of relief, action, or order desired by the party;
   4. (4) the signature of the person filing the appeal or of their representative; and
   5. (5) a certificate of service showing that a true copy of the same was served on the party whose claim is being contested, if known.
3. (c) The Director may refer an appeal of an administrative decision to SOAH for a hearing in accordance with Section 845.506 of the Act.
4. (d) An appeal under this section is a contested case under Chapter 2001 of the Government Code in accordance with Section 845.506 of the Government Code and will be performed in accordance with Chapter 2001 of the Government Code and the SOAH rules.
5. (e) If no appeal is timely made of an administrative decision of the Director, such administrative decision will be final and unappealable.

Source Note:The provisions of this §101.11 adopted to be effective January 8, 2026, 51 TexReg 156.