(a) A decision by the board on a permit or permit amendment application is final:
(1) if a request for rehearing is not filed on time, on the expiration of the period for filing a request for rehearing; or
(2) if a request for rehearing is filed on time, on the date:
(A) the board denies the request for rehearing; or
(B) the board renders a written decision after rehearing.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an applicant or a party to a contested hearing may file a suit against the district under § 36.251 to appeal a decision on a permit or permit amendment application not later than the 60th day after the date on which the decision becomes final.

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Terms Used In Texas Water Code 36.413

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) An applicant or a party to a contested hearing may not file suit against the district under § 36.251 if a request for rehearing was not filed on time.