Sec. 161.202. CIVIL PENALTY FOR DELAY OR VIOLATION. (a) The commission may impose a civil penalty of not more than $500 for each delay in complying with a commission order.
(b) The commission may impose a civil penalty of not more than $4,000 for a violation of the ethics code adopted by the commission.
(c) A penalty paid under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the general fund of the county.
(d) This section is cumulative of any other available sanctions under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees
Chapter 161 - County Ethics Commission in Certain Counties
Section 161.202. Civil Penalty for Delay or Violation
Section 161.203. Waiver or Reduction of Penalty
Section 161.204. Notification of Regulatory or Supervisory Entity
Section 161.205. Civil Penalty for Frivolous or Bad-Faith Complaint
Section 161.206. Factors Considered for Assessment of Sanction
Section 161.208. Delivery of Record to Reviewing Court