Sec. 242.070. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW. The department may not assess more than one monetary penalty under this chapter and Chapter 32, Human Resources Code, for a violation arising out of the same act or failure to act, except as provided by Section 242.0665(c). The department may assess the greater of a monetary penalty under this chapter or a monetary penalty under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code, for the same act or failure to act.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1049, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1159, Sec. 1.18, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.60(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 242 - Convalescent and Nursing Facilities and Related Institutions
Subchapter C. General Enforcement
Section 242.061. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License
Section 242.062. Emergency Suspension or Closing Order
Section 242.064. License Requirement; Criminal Penalty
Section 242.065. Civil Penalty
Section 242.066. Administrative Penalty
Section 242.0663. Violation of Law Relating to Advance Directives
Section 242.0665. Right to Correct
Section 242.067. Report Recommending Administrative Penalty
Section 242.068. Hearings on Administrative Penalties
Section 242.069. Notice and Payment of Administrative Penalty; Interest; Refund
Section 242.0695. Use of Administrative Penalty
Section 242.070. Application of Other Law
Section 242.071. Amelioration of Violation
Section 242.072. Other Remedies
Section 242.073. Legal Action by the Attorney General
Section 242.074. Notification of Change in Financial Condition