Sec. 504.306. DECISION BY DEPARTMENT

(a) Based on the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations of the hearings examiner, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee 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 , Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2007.