1. (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. (1) pay the administrative penalty to the secretary of state; or

   2. (2) request in writing from the secretary a hearing relating to:

      1. (A) the alleged violation; or
      2. (B) the amount of the penalty.
2. (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.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.