(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.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §12.52 adopted to be effective July 5, 2004, 29 TexReg 6251