1. (a) If the department initially determines that a violation occurred, the department shall give written notice of the report by certified mail to the person.

2. (b) The notice must:

   1. (1) include a brief summary of the alleged violation;
   2. (2) state the amount of the recommended penalty; and
   3. (3) inform the person of the person's right to a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 282 (H.B. 164), Sec. 9, eff. August 1, 2005.