Sec. 35.210. VIOLATION OF FINAL CEASE AND DESIST ORDER. (a) If the banking commissioner reasonably believes that a person has violated a final and enforceable cease and desist order, the banking commissioner may:
(1) initiate an administrative penalty proceeding under Section 35.211;
(2) refer the matter to the attorney general for enforcement by injunction and any other available remedy; or
(3) pursue any other action the banking commissioner considers appropriate under applicable law.
(b) If the attorney general prevails in an action brought under Subsection (a)(2), the attorney general is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Financial Institutions and Businesses
Chapter 35 - Enforcement Actions
Subchapter C. Unauthorized Activity: Investigation and Enforcement
Section 35.201. Inapplicability
Section 35.202. Investigation of Unauthorized Activity
Section 35.203. Subpoena Authority
Section 35.204. Enforcement of Subpoena
Section 35.205. Confidentiality of Subpoenaed Records
Section 35.207. Cease and Desist Order
Section 35.208. Emergency Cease and Desist Order
Section 35.209. Judicial Review of Cease and Desist Order
Section 35.210. Violation of Final Cease and Desist Order
Section 35.211. Administrative Penalty
Section 35.212. Payment and Appeal of Administrative Penalty