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.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Professions Related to Eyes and Vision
Chapter 351 - Optometrists and Therapeutic Optometrists
Subchapter L. Administrative Penalty
Section 351.551. Imposition of Penalty
Section 351.552. Amount of Penalty
Section 351.553. Report and Notice of Violation and Penalty
Section 351.554. Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested
Section 351.555. Hearing on Recommendations
Section 351.556. Decision by Board
Section 351.557. Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal
Section 351.558. Collection of Penalty
Section 351.559. Determination by Court