Sec. 1101.759. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER. (a) If it appears to the commission that a person is violating this chapter or Chapter 1102 or a rule adopted under this chapter or Chapter 1102, the commission, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from engaging in the activity.
(b) A violation of an order under this section constitutes grounds for imposing an administrative penalty under Subchapter O.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1411 (S.B. 914), Sec. 36, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing
Subtitle A - Professions Related to Real Estate
Chapter 1101 - Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents
Subchapter P. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions
Section 1101.751. Injunctive Action Brought by Commission
Section 1101.752. Additional Injunctive Authority
Section 1101.753. Civil Penalty for Certain Violations by Broker, Sales Agent, or Certificate Holder
Section 1101.755. Appeal Bond Exemption
Section 1101.756. General Criminal Penalty
Section 1101.757. Criminal Penalty for Certain Violations by Residential Rental Locator