Sec. 1704.257.  EFFECT OF BOARD ORDER.  (a)  A board order denying an application for a license or renewal of a license, or suspending or revoking a license, becomes final on the 31st day after the date the applicant or license holder receives notice of the order unless the applicant or license holder files an appeal under Section 1704.255.
(b)  A board order appealed under Section 1704.255 has full force and effect pending determination of the appeal.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.