Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 521.303

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.

A continuance under § 521.299 stays the suspension or revocation of a license until the date of the final decision of the presiding officer.