(a) Not later than the 20th day after the date the person receives the notice, the person, in writing, may:
(1) accept the department’s determination and recommended administrative penalty; or
(2) request a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both the occurrence of the violation and the amount of the penalty.
(b) If the person accepts the department’s determination and recommended penalty, the commissioner by order shall approve the determination and require the person to pay the recommended penalty.

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Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 84.042

  • 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