1. (a) A final order of the Commission on Human Rights that is adverse to one or more parties shall be in writing and signed by a majority vote of the quorum of the Commission on Human Rights. Such a final order shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law separately stated. Findings of fact, if set forth in statutory language, shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings. Findings of fact shall be based exclusively on the evidence and on matters officially noticed. If a party submits proposed findings of fact, the decision shall include a ruling on each proposed finding. The CRD director shall deliver a copy of the final order to each party or the party's authorized representative by certified mail or personal service.
2. (b) A final order is effective on the date it is issued by the Commission on Human Rights, unless otherwise stated in the final order. The date of issuance shall be incorporated in the body of each decision or final order.
3. (c) The Commission on Human Rights' issuance of a final order remains in effect unless a party to the proceeding files a motion for rehearing before the expiration of 21 calendar days.

Source Note:The provisions of this §819.198 adopted to be effective September 27, 2005, 30 TexReg 6065.