Tex. Gov't Code § 526.0258

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 526.0258 - [Effective 4/1/2025] Options Following Decision: Pay Or Appeal

Not later than the 30th day after the date the hospital receives the order entered by the attorney general under Section 526.0257, the hospital shall:

(1) pay the amount of the administrative penalty;

(2) remit the amount of the penalty to the attorney general for deposit in an escrow account and file a petition for judicial review contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both; or

(3) without paying the amount of the penalty:

(A) file a petition for judicial review contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both; and

(B) file with the court a sworn affidavit stating that the hospital is financially unable to pay the amount of the penalty. (Gov. Code, Sec. 531.551(h).)

Tex. Gov't. Code § 526.0258

Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 769,Sec. 1.01, eff. 4/1/2025.