(a) An administrative law judge shall order a hearing and give notice of the hearing if a person assessed a penalty under Section 103.013(c) requests a hearing.
(b) The hearing shall be held before an administrative law judge.
(c) The administrative law judge shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding the occurrence of a violation of this chapter, a rule or order adopted under this chapter, or a term of a license issued under this chapter.
(d) Based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the recommendation of the administrative law judge, the department by order shall find:
(1) a violation has occurred and assess an administrative penalty; or
(2) a violation has not occurred.
(e) Proceedings under this section are subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Official text of the Texas Human Resources Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.