1. (a) The response required by section 571.1242 of the Government Code must:

   1. (1) be in writing;
   2. (2) admit or deny the allegations set forth in the complaint; and
   3. (3) be signed by the respondent.
2. (b) If a respondent does not submit a response within the time period prescribed by section 571.1242 of the Government Code, the commission may issue an order imposing a civil penalty for failure to file a response.
3. (c) If a respondent does not submit a response that satisfies the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the commission may issue an order imposing a penalty for failure to file a complete response.

Source Note:The provisions of this §12.21 adopted to be effective October 27, 2024, 49 TexReg 8574.