(a) An entity may request the reduction or removal of a sanction imposed under this subchapter by delivering to the executive director the request in writing and written documentation in support of the request demonstrating changes in the circumstances that were described in the notice of the sanction under §10.253 of this subchapter (relating to Notice of Sanction; Suspension).     
      (b) The executive director, at the executive director's sole discretion, may decide to reduce or remove the sanction. The executive director will send a written notice of the decision to the entity.     
      (c) A request may not be made under this section during the first year of the sanction, beginning on the effective date of the sanction, as determined under §10.256(f) of this subchapter (relating to Appeal of Sanction, Final Order, and Effective Date). After that period, the executive director will consider not more than one request under this section during any 12-month period.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §10.257 adopted to be effective January 6, 2011, 35 TexReg 11951; amended to be effective September 19, 2018, 43 TexReg 6000