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