1. (a) A final decision or order in a contested case reviewed by the board or board delegate with final order authority shall be in writing and shall be signed by the board chair or board delegate, as applicable.
2. (b) The department shall email a copy of the final order to the parties in the contested case in addition to sending a copy of the final order certified mail, return receipt requested.

3. (c) The provisions of Government Code, Chapter 2001, Subchapter F govern:

   1. (1) the issuance of a final order issued under this subchapter; and
   2. (2) motions for rehearing filed in response to a final order.
4. (d) A decision or order in a contested case is final in accordance with Government Code, §2001.144.

Source Note:The provisions of this §224.206 adopted to be effective June 1, 2024, 49 TexReg 2771.