(a) If, after examining a possible violation, including facts relating to the violation, the secretary of state determines that a person has committed a violation of this chapter, the secretary shall issue a preliminary report stating:
(1) the facts on which the determination is based; and
(2) that an administrative penalty will be imposed, including the amount of the penalty.
(b) The secretary shall, not later than the 10th day after the date a preliminary report is issued under Subsection (a), send to the person who is the subject of the report:
(1) a copy of the report; and
(2) notice that the person may request a hearing under Section 2051.453.