Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Comptroller
Section 2153.053. Disciplinary Authority

Sec. 2153.053. DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY. (a) The comptroller may:
(1) conduct an investigation, hold a hearing, or take other necessary action to:
(A) ensure compliance with this chapter; or
(B) identify a violation of this chapter;
(2) conduct an investigation of a violation of this chapter, or a rule adopted under this chapter, committed by a person who owns, operates, exhibits, or displays a coin-operated machine in this state;
(3) deny an application for a license or registration certificate in accordance with Subchapter G; or
(4) impose sanctions, including suspending or revoking a person's license, registration certificate, or tax permit in accordance with Subchapter G.
(b) If the comptroller finds that a person has violated a penal provision of this chapter, the comptroller may file a complaint with the appropriate prosecuting attorney in the county in which the violation occurred.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

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