1. (a) After SOAH submits a final proposal for decision and transfers SOAH's administrative record to the department, the Motor Carrier Division Director has jurisdiction and the record required to issue a final order and will review the contested case in accordance with the APA.
2. (b) The Motor Carrier Division Director may schedule a special public meeting to review the contested case, as specified under this subchapter; however, the Motor Carrier Division Director may also review SOAH's administrative record in a contested case and issue a final order without holding a special public meeting. The provisions in this subchapter regarding a special public meeting only apply if the Motor Carrier Division Director schedules a special public meeting.

Source Note:The provisions of this §224.312 adopted to be effective February 27, 2026, 50 TexReg 6528.