(a) Except for proceedings conducted pursuant to the authority
of Texas Occupations Code Annotated §301.455 (Temporary Suspensions)
or unless it would jeopardize the investigation, prior to commencing disciplinary
proceedings under §213.15 of this title (relating to Commencement of
Disciplinary Proceedings), the staff shall serve the respondent with written
notice in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.054(c).
(b) Such notice shall contain a statement of the facts or conduct
alleged to warrant an adverse licensure action. The notice shall invite the
respondent to show compliance with all requirements of the law for retention
of the license.
(c) Respondent shall file a written response within 20 days
after service of the notice specified in subsection (a) of this section.
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