Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 248A.254
Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested

(a)

Not later than the 20th day after the date the person receives the notice sent under Section 248A.253 (Report and Notice of Violation and Penalty), the person in writing may:

(1)

accept the determination and recommended penalty of the department; or

(2)

make a request for a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.

(b)

If the person accepts the determination and recommended penalty or if the person fails to respond to the notice, the department by order shall approve the determination and impose the recommended penalty.

Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1168 (S.B. 492), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0750, eff. April 2, 2015.

Source: Section 248A.254 — Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.248A.htm#248A.254 (accessed May 4, 2024).

248A.001
Definitions 248A.002
Exemptions 248A.003
Conflict with Local Laws 248A.0012
Controlling Person 248A.051
License Required 248A.052
Initial License Application 248A.053
Initial or Renewal License Term 248A.054
License Not Transferable or Assignable 248A.101
Adoption of Rules and Standards 248A.102
Inspections 248A.103
Fees 248A.104
Commission Duties 248A.105
Interference with Rights to Determine Treatment 248A.151
Admission Criteria for Minor Client 248A.152
Restrictions on Hours, Services, and Patient Capacity 248A.153
License Display 248A.154
Maintenance of Records 248A.155
Complaints 248A.156
Compliance with Other Law 248A.157
Closing of Center 248A.158
Relation to Nursing Services 248A.159
Admission Forms 248A.201
Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License 248A.202
Probation 248A.203
Emergency Suspension 248A.204
Injunction 248A.205
Civil Penalty 248A.206
Criminal Penalty 248A.251
Imposition of Penalty 248A.252
Amount of Penalty 248A.253
Report and Notice of Violation and Penalty 248A.254
Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested 248A.255
Hearing 248A.256
Decision by Department 248A.257
Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal 248A.258
Stay of Enforcement of Penalty 248A.259
Collection of Penalty 248A.260
Decision by Court 248A.261
Remittance of Penalty and Interest 248A.262
Release of Bond 248A.263
Administrative Procedure 248A.0525
Temporary License Procedures 248A.1015
Transportation Standards 248A.2515
System for Assessment of Penalty

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 248A.254’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 248A.254 — Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.248A.htm#248A.254 (last accessed May 4, 2024).