Texas Statutes
Subchapter F. Enforcement
Section 433.094. Administrative Penalty

Sec. 433.094. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY. (a) The department may assess an administrative penalty against a person who violates this chapter, a rule adopted under the authority of this chapter, or an order or license issued under this chapter.
(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the department shall consider:
(1) the person's previous violations;
(2) the seriousness of the violation;
(3) any hazard to the health and safety of the public;
(4) the person's demonstrated good faith; and
(5) such other matters as justice may require.
(c) The penalty may not exceed $25,000 a day for each violation.
(d) Each day a violation continues may be considered a separate violation.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1068, eff. April 2, 2015.

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