(a) A person must submit a written request for a hearing before State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) to Texas Education Agency staff in accordance with §153.1221 of this title (relating to Filing or Serving Documents on the Texas Education Agency Staff or the Administrative Law Judge) within ten days after the person receives notice as described in §153.1205 of this title (relating to Persons Under Investigation).
(b) If a person does not timely request a hearing, the commissioner of education will issue a final order with a determination as to whether a preponderance of the evidence supports a conclusion that the person:
  (1) abused or otherwise committed an unlawful act with a student or minor; or
  (2) was involved in a romantic relationship with or solicited or engaged in sexual contact with a student or minor.

Source Note: The provisions of this §153.1207 adopted to be effective December 31, 2019, 44 TexReg 8307; amended to be effective January 25, 2022, 47 TexReg 152