Sec. 415.023. COMMISSION OF WRONGFUL ACT AS MATTER OF PRACTICE; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION. (a) A person who commits an administrative violation under Section 415.001, 415.002, 415.003, or 415.0035 as a matter of practice is subject to an applicable rule adopted under Subsection (b) in addition to the penalty assessed for the violation.
(b) The commissioner may adopt rules providing for:
(1) a reduction or denial of fees;
(2) public or private reprimand by the commissioner;
(3) suspension from practice before the division;
(4) restriction, suspension, or revocation of the right to receive reimbursement under this subtitle; or
(5) referral and petition to the appropriate licensing authority for appropriate disciplinary action, including the restriction, suspension, or revocation of the person's license.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1456, Sec. 6.08, eff. June 17, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.276, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 415 - Administrative Violations
Section 415.021. Assessment of Administrative Penalties
Section 415.0211. Emergency Cease and Desist Order
Section 415.023. Commission of Wrongful Act as Matter of Practice; Administrative Violation
Section 415.024. Breach of Settlement Agreement; Administrative Violation
Section 415.025. References to a Class of Violation or Penalty