Tex. Occupations Code § 2051.451: ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.

(a) If the secretary of state determines that a person regulated under this chapter has violated this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter in a manner that constitutes a ground for disciplinary action under Section 2051.405, the secretary may assess an administrative penalty against the person as provided by this subchapter.

(b) The secretary shall determine the amount of a penalty assessed under Subsection (a), except that the amount may not exceed:

(1) $50,000 for a violation of Section 2051.351(a)(7) or (14); or

(2) $25,000 for any other violation.

(c) In determining the amount of a penalty under Subsection (b), the secretary shall consider the seriousness of the violation.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 741 (H.B. 1123), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.