{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-1701.507","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.507","heading":"ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES.","body":"(a) In addition to other penalties imposed by law, a law enforcement agency or governmental entity that violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is subject to an administrative penalty in an amount set by the commission not to exceed $1,000 per day per violation. The administrative penalty shall be assessed in a proceeding conducted in accordance with Chapter 2001, Government Code.\n(b) The amount of the penalty shall be based on:\n(1) the seriousness of the violation;\n(2) the respondent's history of violations;\n(3) the amount necessary to deter future violations;\n(4) efforts made by the respondent to correct the violation; and\n(5) any other matter that justice may require.\n(c) The commission by rule shall establish a written enforcement plan that provides notice of the specific ranges of penalties that apply to specific alleged violations and the criteria by which the commission determines the amount of a proposed administrative penalty.\nAdded by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1172 (H.B. 3389), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2009.","path":["OCCUPATIONS CODE","TITLE 10. OCCUPATIONS RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY","CHAPTER 1701. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS","SUBCHAPTER K. DISCIPLINARY GROUNDS AND PROCEDURES"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1701.htm#1701.507","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:31Z","sha256":"bf905acab2228c6291a985a1cfb564374156259cc0858ab810da2c7137a78fda","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-1701.506","next":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-1701.551"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}