Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 51.103. Executive Director Powers and Duties

(1) perform any duties assigned by the commission and other duties specified by law;

(2) administer and enforce the department's programs;  and

(3) issue licenses authorized by the laws establishing programs regulated by the department.

(1) impose sanctions and issue orders relating to a sanction as provided by Section 51.353;  and

(2) assess an administrative penalty or issue an order relating to an administrative penalty as authorized by a law establishing a program regulated by the department or as provided by Sections 51.301 and 51.302.