Occupations Code § 351.553

Sec. 351.553. REPORT AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PENALTY. (a) If the executive director or a subcommittee of the board appointed for that purpose determines that a violation has occurred, the executive director or subcommittee may issue a report to the board stating: (1) the facts on which the determination is based; and (2) the recommendation of the executive director or subcommittee on the imposition of the administrative penalty, including a recommendation on the amount of the penalty. (b) A subcommittee of the board appointed under Subsection (a) must include at least one public member of the board. (c) Not later than the 14th day after the date the report is issued, the executive director or subcommittee shall give written notice of the report to the person. The notice may be given by certified mail. (d) The notice issued under this section must: (1) include a brief summary of the alleged violation; (2) state the amount of the recommended penalty; and (3) inform the person of the person's right to a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.