| (a) If a disciplinary matter is not resolved informally, the Commission may commence disciplinary proceedings by filing formal charges. (b) The formal charges shall contain the following information: (1) the name of the Certified Officer and his or her certification number; (2) a statement alleging with reasonable certainty the specific act or acts relied upon by the Commission to constitute a violation of a specific statute or Commission rule; and (3) a reference to the section of the Commission rules that the Certified Officer is alleged to have violated. (c) When formal charges are filed, the Commission shall serve the Certified Officer with a copy of the formal charges. The notice shall state that the Certified Officer shall file a written answer to the formal charges that meets the requirements of §349.340 and §349.370 of this chapter. (d) The Commission may amend the formal charges at any time as permitted by the Texas Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 2001 of the Texas Government Code Annotated. A copy of any formal amended charges shall be served on the Certified Officer. (e) Formal charges may be resolved by agreement of the parties at any time as provided by the Texas Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 2001 of the Texas Government Code Annotated. |
