Notwithstanding any conflicting provision in this subchapter and except for good cause shown, the Health and Human Services Commission shall impose the following on a person licensed under this chapter who violates Section 254.160 or a rule adopted under that section:

1. (1) for the first violation, an administrative penalty in an amount equal to $10,000;

2. (2) for the second violation:

   1. (A) an administrative penalty in an amount equal to $50,000; and
   2. (B) a suspension of the person's license for 30 days; and
3. (3) for the third violation, a permanent revocation of the person's license.

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1050 (S.B. 2038), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.