Sec. 524.037. CONTINUANCE. (a) A continuance under Section 524.032 stays the suspension of a driver's license until the date of the final decision of the administrative law judge.
(b) A suspension order may not go into effect pending a final decision of the administrative law judge as a result of a continuance granted under Section 524.039.
(c) If the person's driver's license was taken by a peace officer under Section 524.011(b), the department shall notify the person of the effect of the continuance on the suspension of the person's license before the expiration of any temporary driving permit issued to the person, if the person is otherwise eligible, in a manner that will permit the person to establish to a peace officer that the person's driver's license is not suspended.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 444, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle B - Driver's Licenses and Personal Identification Cards
Subchapter D. Hearing and Appeal
Section 524.031. Hearing Request
Section 524.032. Hearing Date; Rescheduling
Section 524.033. State Office of Administrative Hearings
Section 524.034. Hearing Location
Section 524.036. Failure to Appear
Section 524.038. Instrument Reliability and Analysis Validity
Section 524.039. Appearance of Technicians at Hearing
Section 524.040. Notice Requirements
Section 524.041. Appeal From Administrative Hearing
Section 524.042. Stay of Suspension on Appeal