(a) An administrative law judge shall order a hearing and give notice of the hearing if a person assessed a penalty under Section 103.013(c) requests a hearing.
(b) The hearing shall be held before an administrative law judge.
(c) The administrative law judge shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding the occurrence of a violation of this chapter, a rule or order adopted under this chapter, or a term of a license issued under this chapter.
(d) Based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the recommendation of the administrative law judge, the department by order shall find:
(1) a violation has occurred and assess an administrative penalty; or
(2) a violation has not occurred.
(e) Proceedings under this section are subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.