Sec. 161.167. FORMAL HEARING: RESOLUTION. (a) At the conclusion of the formal hearing or not later than the 40th day after the date of the formal hearing, the commission may convene a meeting and by motion shall issue:
(1) a final decision stating the resolution of the formal hearing; and
(2) a written report stating the commission's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation of imposition of a civil penalty, if any.
(b) Six members of the commission are required for a quorum at a formal hearing.
(c) Not later than the 14th day after the date the commission issues the final decision and written report, the commission shall:
(1) send a copy of the decision and report to the complainant and to the respondent; and
(2) make a copy of the decision and report available to the public during reasonable business hours.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160 (H.B. 2002), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2011.
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