(a) The department is entitled to rely on the physical mailing address and the electronic mail address currently on file for all purposes relating to notification. The failure to maintain current addresses with the department is not a defense to any action based on the pass holder's or applicant's failure to respond.
(b) Service of notice is complete and receipt is presumed upon the date the notice is sent, if sent before 5:00 p.m. by facsimile or electronic mail, and three days following the date sent, if notice is sent by regular United States mail.
(c) Notifications by the department may be by facsimile transmission, electronic mail, regular U.S. mail, certified mail, return receipt requested, or hand-delivery, at the discretion of the department.

Source Note: The provisions of this §2.6 adopted to be effective November 13, 2011, 36 TexReg 7557