Sec. 1001.4526. RESTITUTION. (a) Subject to Subsection (b), the board may order a person licensed or registered under this chapter to pay restitution to a consumer as provided in an agreement resulting from an informal settlement conference instead of or in addition to imposing an administrative penalty under this chapter.
(b) The amount of restitution ordered as provided in an agreement resulting from an informal settlement conference may not exceed the amount the consumer paid to the person for a service regulated by this chapter. The board may not require payment of other damages or estimate harm in a restitution order.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 31, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Regulation of Engineering, Architecture, Land Surveying, and Related Practices
Subtitle A - Regulation of Engineering and Related Practices
Chapter 1001 - Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Subchapter J. Prohibited Practices and Disciplinary Procedures
Section 1001.451. Disciplinary Powers of Board
Section 1001.452. Grounds for Disciplinary Action
Section 1001.4526. Restitution
Section 1001.4527. Recusal of Board Member
Section 1001.4528. Emergency Suspension
Section 1001.453. Review of License Holder's Status
Section 1001.454. Right to Hearing