(a) Based on the report submitted under § 1104.207, the board may:
(1) order further investigation of the complaint;
(2) permit the person who is the subject of the complaint to participate in a voluntary discussion of the facts and circumstances of the alleged violation;
(3) determine that there is not probable cause to believe that a violation occurred and dismiss the case; or
(4) determine that there is probable cause to believe that a violation occurred and enter into an agreed order with the respondent under § 1104.2081 or proceed as the complainant with a contested case hearing under Chapter 2001, Government Code.
(b) The board by rule may delegate any of its authority under Subsection (a) to the commissioner.

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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1104.208

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005