(a) A timely motion for rehearing is a prerequisite to an appeal in a contested case except that a motion for rehearing of a decision or order that is final under Section 2001.144(a)(3) or (4) is not a prerequisite for appeal.
(b) A decision or order that is final under Section 2001.144(a)(2), (3), or (4) is appealable.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 611, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2015, 84th Leg., ch. 625 (S.B. 1267), § 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2015.