Tex. Health and Safety Code § 248A.257
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§ 248A.257.
Official statutory text
Sec. 248A.257. OPTIONS FOLLOWING DECISION: PAY OR APPEAL. Not later than the 30th day after the date the order of the department imposing an administrative penalty under Section 248A.256 becomes final, the person shall:
(1) pay the penalty; or
(2) file a petition for judicial review of the department's order contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.
(1) pay the penalty; or
(2) file a petition for judicial review of the department's order contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.
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