1. (a) If a hospital requests a hearing in accordance with Section 526.0256, the attorney general shall conduct the hearing in accordance with Chapter 2001.

2. (b) If the hearing results in a finding that a violation has occurred, the attorney general shall:

   1. (1) provide to the hospital written notice of:

      1. (A) the findings established at the hearing; and
      2. (B) the amount of the penalty; and
   2. (2) enter an order requiring the hospital to pay the amount of the penalty.
3. (c) An order entered by the attorney general under this section is subject to judicial review as a contested case under Chapter 2001.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.