SECTION 13.59. Appeal of Declaration of Good Faith Claimant Status

(a) A person who is denied good-faith claimant status may:

(1) request a hearing by the commissioner; or

(2) appeal the denial as part of any appeal of a final order finding that a vacancy exists.

(b) If the commissioner grants a hearing, the commissioner shall:

(1) determine the scope of the hearing;

(2) provide timely notice of the time and place of the hearing to each necessary party; and

(3) provide each necessary party an opportunity to be heard.

Source Note: The provisions of this §13.59 adopted to be effective February 22, 2011, 36 TexReg 1154