(a) Not later than the 20th day after the date the respondent receives the notice, the respondent may:
(1) accept the department's determination and recommended administrative penalty; or
(2) make a written request for a hearing on that determination.
(b) If the respondent accepts the department's determination, the executive director by order shall approve the determination and require the person to pay the recommended penalty.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.