(a) The commissioner may set a hearing on whether to seek administrative relief under this chapter if the commissioner has reason to believe that:
(1) an insurer or person has violated or is threatening to violate this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; or
(2) an insurer or person acting in violation of this chapter has engaged in or is threatening to engage in an unfair act.
(b) A proceeding under this chapter is a contested case for purposes of Chapter 2001, Government Code, and applicable rules.