Sec. 351.554. PENALTY TO BE PAID OR HEARING REQUESTED. (a) Not later than the 20th day after the date the person receives the notice under Section 351.553, the person in writing may:
(1) accept the determination and recommended administrative penalty of the executive director or subcommittee; or
(2) request 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 of the executive director or subcommittee, the board by order shall approve the determination and impose the recommended penalty.
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