After your hearing at the lower appeal level, you receive a decision from the hearing officer. If you disagree with that decision and file another appeal, your case is sent to the Commission Appeals department for review. At this higher appeal level, attorneys review the tape recording of your prior hearing and all documents in the case file. The three commissioners are presented with the evidence and a full analysis of your case.

Normally, the Commissioners issue a decision based on this review of the complete record in the case. Occasionally, the Commissioners will order another hearing to gather more evidence.

Information about further appeal rights is mailed with the Commission decision. You may appeal directly to court or file another appeal with the Commissioners. This information is also available in Spanish. There is a time limit for filing appeals.

If you have questions or comments, please direct them to Commission Appeals via e-mail: comapp@twc.state.tx.us.