Sec. 1102.403. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY. (a) The commission may impose an administrative penalty as provided by Subchapter O, Chapter 1101, on a person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued by the commission under this chapter or Chapter 1101.
(b) An administrative penalty collected under this section for a violation by an inspector shall be deposited to the credit of the real estate inspection recovery fund. A penalty collected under this section for a violation by a person who is not licensed under this chapter or Chapter 1101 shall be deposited to the credit of the real estate recovery trust account or the real estate inspection recovery fund, as determined by the commission.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.160(g), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing
Subtitle A - Professions Related to Real Estate
Chapter 1102 - Real Estate Inspectors
Subchapter I. Disciplinary Proceedings, Penalties, and Enforcement Provisions
Section 1102.401. Disciplinary Powers of Commission
Section 1102.402. License Revocation for Claim on Fund
Section 1102.403. Administrative Penalty
Section 1102.404. Injunctive Relief
Section 1102.405. Appeal Bond Exemption
Section 1102.406. General Criminal Penalty
Section 1102.407. Criminal Penalty for Practicing Without License