Tex. Health and Safety Code § 141.017
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
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(a) An administrative penalty may be assessed only after a person charged with a violation is given an opportunity for a hearing.
(b) If a hearing is held, the administrative law judge shall make findings of fact and shall issue a written proposal for decision regarding the occurrence of the violation and the amount of the penalty that may be warranted.
(c) If the person charged with the violation does not request a hearing, the department may assess a penalty after determining that a violation has occurred and the amount of the penalty that may be warranted.
(d) After making a determination under this section that a penalty is to be assessed against a person, the department shall issue an order requiring that the person pay the penalty.
(e) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 3.1639(47), eff. April 2, 2015.