Sec. 504.306. DECISION BY DEPARTMENT. (a) Based on the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations of the hearings examiner, the department by order may determine that:
(1) a violation occurred and assess an administrative penalty; or
(2) a violation did not occur.
(b) The department shall give notice of the order to the person. The notice must include:
(1) separate statements of the findings of fact and conclusions of law;
(2) the amount of any penalty assessed; and
(3) a statement of the person's right to judicial review of the order.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1373 (S.B. 155), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.117, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling
Chapter 504 - Chemical Dependency Counselors
Subchapter G. Administrative Penalty
Section 504.301. Imposition of Penalty
Section 504.302. Amount of Penalty
Section 504.303. Notice of Violation and Penalty
Section 504.304. Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested
Section 504.306. Decision by Department
Section 504.307. Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal
Section 504.308. Determination by Court
Section 504.309. Remittance of Penalty and Interest