(a) A person who is the subject of a preliminary report issued under Section 2051.452 shall, not later than the 20th day after the date the report is sent:
(1) pay the administrative penalty to the secretary of state; or
(2) request in writing from the secretary a hearing relating to:
(A) the alleged violation; or
(B) the amount of the penalty.
(b) A person who fails to pay the penalty or request a hearing as required by Subsection (a) waives the right to request a hearing under this chapter.

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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 2051.453

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • 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