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Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 901.552. Amount of Penalty

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The amount of an administrative penalty may not exceed $100,000 for each violation.

(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the board shall consider:

(1) the seriousness of the violation, including:

(A) the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited act; and

(B) the hazard or potential hazard to the public;

(2) the economic damage to property caused by the violation;

(3) the history of previous violations;

(4) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;

(5) efforts to correct the violation; and

(6) any other matter that justice may require.

(c) The board by rule shall adopt a schedule for purposes of this subchapter that prescribes ranges in the amounts of administrative penalties to be imposed for specified types of conduct and circumstances.

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