Section 9.4224 - LBA Award(a) Questions of jurisdiction. In all arbitrations, the arbitrator shall first determine any questions of jurisdiction.(b) Arbitrator's determination. If jurisdiction exists, the arbitrator shall render a determination on whether there was a violation of the procedural requirements submitted for review. A separate determination must be made for each individual alleged procedural violation and each individual property. If a violation is found, the arbitrator shall direct the ARB or chief appraiser, as applicable, to either comply with the procedural requirement or, if the ARB determination has been issued, to rescind the ARB order and hold a new ARB hearing that complies with the procedural requirements.(c) Arbitrator's award. Within 20 calendar days of the conclusion of the arbitration hearing, the arbitrator shall render and issue an LBA award in the online arbitration system. The arbitrator shall deliver a copy of the LBA award by first class mail to any property owner not participating in the online arbitration system.(d) No appeal of LBA award. An LBA award is final and may not be appealed.34 Tex. Admin. Code § 9.4224
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 15, April 12, 2024, TexReg 2311, eff. 4/16/2024