a report from an investigator alleging that a person subject to administrative action violated this title or the rules of the commission;
(b)
a final adjudication of criminal liability against a person subject to administrative action on the basis of an alleged violation of this title; or
(c)
a final adjudication of civil liability in accordance with Chapter 15, Alcoholic Product Liability Act, against a person subject to administrative action on the basis of an alleged violation of this title.
(2)
If the condition of Subsection (1) is met, the department may initiate a disciplinary proceeding to determine:
(a)
whether a person subject to administrative action violated this title or rules of the commission; and
(b)
if a violation is found, the appropriate sanction to be imposed.
(3)
(a)
Unless waived by the respondent, a disciplinary proceeding shall be held:
(i)
if required by law;
(ii)
before revoking or suspending a license, permit, or certificate of approval issued under this title; or
(iii)
before imposing a fine against a person subject to administrative action.
(b)
Inexcusable failure of a respondent to appear at a scheduled disciplinary proceeding hearing after receiving proper notice is an admission of the charged violation.
(c)
The validity of a disciplinary proceeding is not affected by the failure of a person to attend or remain in attendance.
