Sec. 1104.205. REVIEW AND INVESTIGATION. (a) On receipt of a complaint or on its own motion, the board shall review and investigate an alleged act or omission that the board believes is a ground for disciplinary action.
(b) An investigator designated by the presiding officer of the board or commissioner shall investigate each allegation in a complaint to determine whether probable cause exists for a hearing on the complaint.
(c) If the board determines that a complaint does not present facts that are grounds for disciplinary action, the board or the commissioner shall dismiss the complaint and may not take further action.
(d) An investigation of an alleged violation by a person registered under this chapter may not be terminated solely on the basis that the person fails to renew the registration.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 256 (H.B. 1146), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 107 (S.B. 1516), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing
Subtitle A - Professions Related to Real Estate
Chapter 1104 - Appraisal Management Companies
Subchapter E. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures and Administrative Penalties
Section 1104.201. Disciplinary Powers of Board
Section 1104.202. Administrative Penalty
Section 1104.203. Prohibited Practices
Section 1104.205. Review and Investigation
Section 1104.206. General Subpoena Authority
Section 1104.207. Report of Investigation Required
Section 1104.208. Action Based on Report
Section 1104.2081. Agreed Order
Section 1104.2082. Confidentiality of Investigation Material
Section 1104.209. Notice of Violation and Penalty
Section 1104.210. Penalty to Be Paid
Section 1104.211. Temporary Suspension
Section 1104.212. Notice of Hearing
Section 1104.2121. Attorney General Representation
Section 1104.2122. Immunity of Witnesses
Section 1104.213. Applicability of Administrative Procedure Law
Section 1104.2131. Record of Proceedings
Section 1104.2132. Failure to Appear; Costs
Section 1104.214. Action After Hearing
Section 1104.215. Decision by Board