Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 4 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Chapter 87 - NOTARY PUBLIC
Subchapter D - ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Section 87.33 - Complaint Procedures
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) The secretary of state may determine that the allegations in the complaint are not sufficient to warrant formal disciplinary action. In such case, the secretary of state may:
(b) If the secretary of state determines that the complaint alleges sufficient facts to constitute good cause for disciplinary action against the notary public, and the complaint complies with § 87.32 of this title (relating to Submitting a Complaint), the secretary of state shall send a copy of the complaint, with any attachments the secretary of state deems to be relevant, to the notary public with a request to the notary to respond to the statements in the complaint.
(c) The notary public must respond to the complaint in writing. The response must:
(d) The secretary of state shall review the response and determine whether further administrative action is appropriate. If the secretary determines that no further action is appropriate, the secretary shall notify the notary public and the complainant of the determination in writing.
(e) If the secretary determines that further administrative action is appropriate, the secretary shall follow the procedures set forth in this § 87.34 of this title (relating to Disciplinary Action).