The commission shall consider the following factors in assessing a sanction:
- (1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, consequences, extent, and gravity of the violation;
- (2) the history and extent of previous violations;
- (3) the demonstrated good faith of the violator, including actions taken to rectify the consequences of the violation;
- (4) the penalty necessary to deter future violations; and
- (5) any other matters that justice may require.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.