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TX Occ Code § 2301.6522 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter N. Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of License|Section 2301.6522. Right to Protest: Economically Impaired Dealer

Sec. 2301.6522.  RIGHT TO PROTEST:  ECONOMICALLY IMPAIRED DEALER.  (a)  In this section, "economically impaired dealer" means a franchised dealer whose profitability has been, or is reasonably expected to be, substantially reduced at the dealer's current location, with no reasonable expectation of substantial improvement at that location, due to:(1)  a natural disaster;(2)  the exercise of eminent domain authority with respect to the dealership; or(3)  the sale of all or part of the dealership to a governmental entity under threat of the exercise of eminent domain authority.(b)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter and except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d), a dealer may not protest the relocation of an economically impaired dealer if:(1)  the relocation is reasonably expected to be completed before the first anniversary of the date of the event described by Subsection (a); and(2)  the proposed relocation site is two miles or less from the economically impaired dealer's current location.(c)  A dealer of the same line-make as an economically impaired dealer whose dealership is nearest to the proposed relocation site of the economically impaired dealer may protest the relocation if the proposed relocation site is more than two miles closer to the protesting dealer's dealership than the site of the economically impaired dealer's current location.(d)  If more than one dealership location is an equal distance from the proposed relocation site and each dealer and dealership location satisfies the requirements of Subsection (c), each dealer may protest the relocation under Subsection (c).|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (S.B. 529), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.653 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter N. Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of License|Section 2301.653. Revocation or Suspension of Manufacturer's or Distributor's License

Sec. 2301.653.  REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF MANUFACTURER'S OR DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSE.  The revocation or suspension of a manufacturer's or distributor's license may be:(1)  limited to one or more municipalities or counties or any other defined area;  or(2)  limited in a defined area only as to:(A)  certain aspects of the manufacturer's or distributor's business;  or(B)  specified franchised dealers.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.654 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter N. Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of License|Section 2301.654. Probation

Sec. 2301.654.  PROBATION.  If a suspension of a license is probated, the board may:(1)  require the license holder to report regularly to the board on matters that are the basis of the probation;  or(2)  limit activities to those prescribed by the board.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.701 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter O. Hearings Procedures|Section 2301.701. Definition

Sec. 2301.701.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "contested case" has the meaning assigned by Section 2001.003, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.702 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter O. Hearings Procedures|Section 2301.702. Conflict With Other Law

Sec. 2301.702.  CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW.  To the extent of a conflict between this chapter and Chapter 2001, Government Code, this chapter controls.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.7025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter O. Hearings Procedures|Section 2301.7025. Limitations Period for Certain Causes of Action by License Holders

Sec. 2301.7025.  LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR CERTAIN CAUSES OF ACTION BY LICENSE HOLDERS.  (a)  This section does not apply to:(1)  an action with respect to which this chapter or rules of the board establish specific procedural time limits;  or(2)  an action brought under Section 2301.204.(b)  Except as provided by this section, a license holder may not file an action with the board after the fourth anniversary of the date the action accrues.(c)  The limitations period provided by Subsection (b) may be extended for not more than 180 days on a showing that the failure to commence an action in a timely manner was caused by reliance on a fraudulent statement or inducement made by a party to induce a party to refrain from bringing an action.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.624(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.703 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter O. Hearings Procedures|Section 2301.703. Hearing Required in Contested Case

Sec. 2301.703.  HEARING REQUIRED IN CONTESTED CASE.  (a)  A hearing arising under this chapter or a board rule adopted under this chapter must be conducted in accordance with this chapter, any order, decision, or rule of the board, and Chapter 2001, Government Code.(b)  A hearing may be informally disposed of in accordance with Chapter 2001, Government Code.(c)  The parties to a contested case under this chapter or Chapter 503, Transportation Code, other than a contested case in an action brought by the department to enforce this chapter or Chapter 503, Transportation Code, must participate in mediation as provided by board rule before the parties may have a hearing in the case.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1379 (H.B. 1692), Sec. 8, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.704 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter O. Hearings Procedures|Section 2301.704. Hearings Examiner; Administrative Law Judge

Sec. 2301.704.  HEARINGS EXAMINER; ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this section, a hearing under this chapter must be held by an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.(a-1)  A hearing under Section 2301.204 or Subchapter M must be held by a hearings examiner.(b)  An administrative law judge and a hearings examiner have all of the board's power and authority as provided by this chapter to conduct hearings, including the power to:(1)  hold a hearing;(2)  administer an oath;(3)  receive pleadings and evidence;(4)  issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a witness;(5)  compel the production of papers and documents;(6)  issue an interlocutory order, including a cease and desist order in the nature of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction;(7)  make findings of fact and conclusions of law; and(8)  issue a proposal for decision and recommend a final order.(c)  In a contested case hearing under Section 2301.204 or Subchapter M, a hearings examiner shall issue a final order.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1403 (H.B. 3601), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1379 (H.B. 1692), Sec. 9, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.705 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter O. Hearings Procedures|Section 2301.705. Notice of Contested Case Hearing

Sec. 2301.705.  NOTICE OF CONTESTED CASE HEARING.  (a)  Notice of a contested case hearing involving a license holder must be given in accordance with this chapter and board rules.(b)  Notice must be given by certified mail, return receipt requested.(c)  Notice may be given to a person's officer, agent, employee, attorney, or other legal representative.(d)  Notice is considered to have been received by a person known to have legal rights, duties, or privileges that may be determined at the hearing if the notice is mailed to the last known address of the person not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.(e)  A person may waive notice of a hearing.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.706 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter O. Hearings Procedures|Section 2301.706. Notice of Rulemaking Hearing

Sec. 2301.706.  NOTICE OF RULEMAKING HEARING.  Notice of a rulemaking hearing must be given in accordance with Chapter 2001, Government Code, and board rules before the 30th day preceding the date of the hearing.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.707 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter O. Hearings Procedures|Section 2301.707. Contents of Hearing Notice

Sec. 2301.707.  CONTENTS OF HEARING NOTICE.  Notice of a hearing shall describe in summary form the purpose of the hearing and the date, time, and place of the hearing.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.708 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter O. Hearings Procedures|Section 2301.708. Conduct of Hearing

Sec. 2301.708.  CONDUCT OF HEARING.  (a)  A hearing must be convened at the time and place stated in the notice.(b)  A hearing may be recessed until a time and place certain:(1)  by giving advance notice as required by Section 2001.057, Government Code;  or(2)  without advance notice if the time and place is announced openly before the recess.(c)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a person whose legal rights, duties, or privileges are to be determined at a hearing is entitled to:(1)  appear personally or by counsel;(2)  cross-examine adverse witnesses;  and(3)  produce evidence and witnesses in the person's own behalf.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.709 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter O. Hearings Procedures|Section 2301.709. Review by Board

Sec. 2301.709.  REVIEW BY BOARD.  (a)   In reviewing a case under this subchapter, the board or a person delegated power from the board under Section 2301.154 may consider only materials that are submitted timely.(b)  The board or a person delegated power from the board under Section 2301.154 may hear such oral argument from any party as the board may allow.(c)  The board or a person delegated power from the board under Section 2301.154 shall take any further action conducive to the issuance of a final order and shall issue a written final decision or order.  A majority vote of a quorum of the board is required to adopt a final decision or order of the board.(d)  The board shall adopt rules and policies that establish standards for reviewing a case under this subchapter.  The rules and policies must:(1)  specify the role of division personnel in managing contested cases before the board or a person delegated power from the board under Section 2301.154, including advising on procedural matters;(2)  specify appropriate conduct and discussion by the board or a person delegated power from the board under Section 2301.154 regarding proposals for decision issued by administrative law judges;(3)  specify clear expectations limiting arguments and discussion under Subsection (b) to evidence in the record of the contested case hearing held by the administrative law judge;(4)  address ex parte communications; and(5)  distinguish between using industry expertise and representing or advocating for an industry when reviewing a case under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1403 (H.B. 3601), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (S.B. 604), Sec. 2.06, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.710 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter O. Hearings Procedures|Section 2301.710. Dismissal of Complaint

Sec. 2301.710.  DISMISSAL OF COMPLAINT.  On the motion of any party, the board or other person delegated final order authority under Section 2301.154, without holding a contested case hearing, may issue a final order dismissing a complaint, protest, or response in accordance with the terms and procedures set forth in the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.711 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter O. Hearings Procedures|Section 2301.711. Orders and Decisions

Sec. 2301.711.  ORDERS AND DECISIONS.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the board or a person delegated final order authority under Section 2301.154 shall issue final orders for the implementation and enforcement of this chapter and Chapter 503, Transportation Code.(b)  An order or decision under this chapter must:(1)  include a separate finding of fact with respect to each specific issue required by law to be considered in reaching a decision;(2)  set forth additional findings of fact and conclusions of law on which the order or decision is based;(3)  give the reasons for the particular actions taken; and(4)  be signed by the presiding officer or assistant presiding officer for the board, a person delegated final order authority under Section 2301.154, or a hearings examiner in a contested case hearing under Section 2301.204 or Subchapter M.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1290 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 28, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 276 (H.B. 3514), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.712 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter O. Hearings Procedures|Section 2301.712. Filing Fee

Sec. 2301.712.  FILING FEE.  (a)  The filing fee for a contested case or a protest that involves a hearing is:(1)  $35 for a complaint filed under Subchapter M;  and(2)  $200 for any other complaint or protest.(b)  If a person who brings a complaint under Subchapter M prevails in the case, the nonprevailing party in the case shall reimburse the amount of the filing fee for the case.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 29, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 276 (H.B. 3514), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.713 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter O. Hearings Procedures|Section 2301.713. Rehearing

Sec. 2301.713.  REHEARING.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this section, a party who seeks a rehearing of an order shall seek the rehearing in accordance with Chapter 2001, Government Code.(b)  The board by rule may establish procedures to allow a party to a contested case to file a motion for rehearing.(c)  A motion for rehearing in a contested case under Section 2301.204 or Subchapter M must be filed with the chief hearings examiner. The chief hearings examiner may designate a person to decide the motion.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 30, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1379 (H.B. 1692), Sec. 10, eff. January 1, 2014.Reenacted and amended by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 354 (H.B. 2070), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2017.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 276 (H.B. 3514), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.751 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter P. Judicial Review|Section 2301.751. Judicial Review Generally

Sec. 2301.751.  JUDICIAL REVIEW GENERALLY.  (a)  A party to a proceeding affected by a final order, rule, or decision or other final action of the board with respect to a matter arising under this chapter or Chapter 503, Transportation Code, may seek judicial review of the action under the substantial evidence rule in:(1)  a district court in Travis County; or(2)  the court of appeals for the Third Court of Appeals District.(b)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, an appeal brought in a district court may be removed to the court of appeals by any party before trial in the district court on the filing of notice of removal with the district court.(c)  Judicial review by a court, to the extent not in conflict with this chapter, is in the manner provided by Chapter 2001, Government Code.  Judicial review in the court of appeals:(1)  is initiated under Chapter 2001, Government Code, in the manner review is initiated for a proceeding in a district court;  and(2)  is governed by the applicable rules of appellate procedure.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 31, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.752 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter P. Judicial Review|Section 2301.752. Time for Filing; Citation

Sec. 2301.752.  TIME FOR FILING;  CITATION.  (a)  A petition for judicial review under this chapter must be filed not later than the 30th day after the date on which the action, ruling, order, or decision becomes final and appealable.(b)  Citation for an appeal must be served on the executive director or the executive director's designee and each party of record in the matter.  For an appeal initiated in the court of appeals, the court shall cause the citation to be issued.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 32, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.753 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter P. Judicial Review|Section 2301.753. Additional Evidence

Sec. 2301.753.  ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE.  An appeal in which evidence outside the record of the board is to be taken under Chapter 2001, Government Code, or otherwise, shall be brought in a district court in Travis County or in the court of appeals.  An appeal brought in the court of appeals is subject to remand to a district court in Travis County for proceedings under instructions from the court of appeals.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.754 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter P. Judicial Review|Section 2301.754. Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute

Sec. 2301.754.  DISMISSAL FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE.  (a)  A person filing an appeal under this subchapter shall pursue the appeal with reasonable diligence.(b)  If the person fails to prosecute the appeal within six months after the date the appeal is filed, the court shall presume that the appeal has been abandoned.  On the motion of the attorney general or a party in the case, the court shall dismiss the appeal after notifying the person who filed the appeal, unless the person shows good cause for the delay.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.755 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter P. Judicial Review|Section 2301.755. Effect of Appeal on Order

Sec. 2301.755.  EFFECT OF APPEAL ON ORDER.  An appeal under this subchapter does not affect the enforcement of a final board order unless:(1)  the enforcement of the order is enjoinable under Chapter 65, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and under principles of primary jurisdiction;  or(2)  the board, in the interest of justice, suspends the enforcement of the order pending final determination of the appeal.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.756 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter P. Judicial Review|Section 2301.756. Review of Interlocutory Order

Sec. 2301.756.  REVIEW OF INTERLOCUTORY ORDER.  (a)  A writ of error is allowed from the supreme court for an appeal of an interlocutory order described by Section 51.014(a)(3) or (6), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, in a civil action involving a license holder.(b)  The supreme court shall give precedence to a writ of error under this section over other writs of error.(c)  The right to appeal by writ of error is without prejudice to the right of any party to seek relief by an application for leave to file a petition for writ of mandamus with respect to the order.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|