Sec. 2051.453.  PAYMENT OR REQUEST FOR HEARING.  (a)  A person who is the subject of a preliminary report issued under Section 2051.452 shall, not later than the 20th day after the date the report is sent:
(1)  pay the administrative penalty to the secretary of state;  or
(2)  request in writing from the secretary a hearing relating to:
(A)  the alleged violation;  or
(B)  the amount of the penalty.
(b)  A person who fails to pay the penalty or request a hearing as required by Subsection (a) waives the right to request a hearing under this chapter.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.