Sec. 4005.109. FINES. (a) To expedite the department's processing of certain violations of this code, the commissioner by rule may establish fines for certain violations.
(b) A violation for which a fine may be assessed under this section includes a failure to:
(1) obtain the total number of continuing education hours before the expiration date of a license;
(2) timely report a change of address to the department; or
(3) notify the department of an administrative action against the agent by a financial or insurance regulator of another state or of the federal government.
(c) This section does not limit the department's authority to take any other disciplinary action against a license holder as otherwise provided by this code.
(d) The dispute of an assessment of a fine under this section is a contested case subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 7, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1172 (S.B. 876), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Regulation of Professionals
Subtitle A - General Provisions
Chapter 4005 - Conduct, Disciplinary Actions, and Sanctions
Subchapter C. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures; Enforcement
Section 4005.101. Grounds for License Denial or Disciplinary Action
Section 4005.102. Remedies for Violation of Insurance Laws or Commissioner Rules
Section 4005.103. Probated License Suspension
Section 4005.105. Application for License After Denial of Application or Revocation of License
Section 4005.106. Application for License After Certain Determinations