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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 6. FOOD, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES |
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Subtitle D. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES |
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Chapter 502. HAZARD COMMUNICATION ACT |
Sec. 502.0141. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
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(a) An administrative penalty may be assessed only after an employer charged with a violation is given an opportunity for a hearing.
(b) If a hearing is held, the director shall make findings of fact and shall issue a written decision regarding the occurrence of the violation and the amount of the penalty that may be warranted.
(c) If the employer charged with the violation does not request a hearing in a timely manner, the director may assess a penalty after determining that a violation has occurred and the amount of the penalty that may be warranted.
(d) After making a determination under this section that a penalty is to be assessed against an employer, the director shall issue an order requiring that the employer pay the penalty.
(e) The director may consolidate a hearing held under this section with another proceeding.