Sec. 521.301. ISSUE AT HEARING. (a) The issue that must be proved at the hearing by a preponderance of the evidence is whether the grounds for suspension or revocation stated in the notice are true.
(b) If the presiding officer finds in the affirmative on that issue, the suspension or revocation is sustained.
(c) If the presiding officer sustains a suspension, the department shall suspend the person's license for the period specified by the presiding officer, which may not be less than 30 days or more than one year.
(d) If the presiding officer does not find in the affirmative on that issue, the department may not suspend or revoke the person's license.
(e) The decision of the presiding officer is final when issued and signed.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1117, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2000.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle B - Driver's Licenses and Personal Identification Cards
Chapter 521 - Driver's Licenses and Certificates
Subchapter N. General Provisions Relating to License Denial, Suspension, or Revocation
Section 521.292. Department's Determination for License Suspension
Section 521.293. Period of Suspension Under Section 521
Section 521.294. Department's Determination for License Revocation
Section 521.295. Notice of Department's Determination
Section 521.296. Notice of Suspension or Revocation
Section 521.297. Suspension, Revocation, or Disqualification Effective Date
Section 521.298. Hearing Request
Section 521.299. Hearing Date; Rescheduling
Section 521.300. Hearing: Location; Presiding Officer
Section 521.301. Issue at Hearing
Section 521.302. Failure to Appear
Section 521.304. Cancellation of Minor's License on Cosigner's Request; Release From Liability
Section 521.305. Cancellation of Minor's License on Death of Cosigner
Section 521.306. Effect of Conduct in Other Jurisdiction; Suspension Under Driver's License Compact
Section 521.307. Suspension of Certain Provisional Licenses
Section 521.308. Appeal; Judicial Review
Section 521.309. Probation of Suspension
Section 521.310. Probation Violation
Section 521.311. Effective Date of Order
Section 521.312. Period of Suspension or Revocation; Reinstatement of License
Section 521.313. Reinstatement and Reissuance; Fee
Section 521.314. Cancellation Authority
Section 521.315. Surrender of License; Return
Section 521.316. Suspended Foreign License
Section 521.317. Denial of License Renewal After Warning
Section 521.319. Revocation for Medical Reasons
Section 521.320. Suspension for Certain Criminal Mischief; License Denial