(a) The department shall issue an order to suspend a permit issued under § 142.025 if the department has reasonable cause to believe that the conduct of the permit holder creates an imminent danger to the public health or safety.
(b) An emergency suspension is effective immediately without a hearing on notice to the permit holder.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 142.028

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011

(c) If requested in writing by a permit holder whose permit is suspended, the department shall conduct a hearing to continue, modify, or rescind the emergency suspension.
(d) The hearing must be held not earlier than the 10th day or later than the 30th day after the date on which the hearing request is received.
(e) The hearing and an appeal from a disciplinary action related to the hearing are governed by the department’s rules for a formal hearing and Chapter 2001, Government Code.

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