Sec. 83.101. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSIONER. If the commissioner reasonably believes that a person has violated an order issued under this chapter, the commissioner may:
(1) initiate proceedings under this subchapter to impose an administrative penalty or direct restitution;
(2) refer the matter to the attorney general for enforcement;
(3) initiate a proceeding to revoke the person's certificate of authority; or
(4) pursue another action the commissioner considers appropriate under applicable law.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance
Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement
Chapter 83 - Emergency Cease and Desist Orders
Section 83.101. Authority of Commissioner
Section 83.102. Determination of Violation
Section 83.103. Hearing on Administrative Penalty
Section 83.104. Imposition of Administrative Penalty; Restitution