(a) A decision of the appeals panel regarding benefits is final in the absence of a timely appeal for judicial review.

(b) The decision of the appeals panel regarding benefits is binding during the pendency of an appeal under Subchapter F or G.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 955, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), § 3.194, eff. September 1, 2005.