| (a) The response required by section 571.1242 of the Government Code must: (1) be in writing; (2) admit or deny the allegations set forth in the complaint; and (3) be signed by the respondent. (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. (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. |
