(a) A claimant who desires to contest the action of the director
denying, in whole or in part, the claim to any right or benefit under the
Act may obtain a hearing of the claim as a "contested case" pursuant to the
Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 2001, Government Code) and the following
rules, by filing a written "Request for Hearing of Denied Claim" within 90
days after the date of the director's letter of notification.
(b) If no request under subsection (a) of this section is filed
by the claimant within the 90 day period provided above, the prehearing disposition
made by the director shall become final and unappealable.
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