Sec. 161.206. FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ASSESSMENT OF SANCTION. The commission shall consider the following factors in assessing a sanction:
(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, consequences, extent, and gravity of the violation;
(2) the history and extent of previous violations;
(3) the demonstrated good faith of the violator, including actions taken to rectify the consequences of the violation;
(4) the penalty necessary to deter future violations; and
(5) any other matters that justice may require.
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