Section 2051.451 - Administrative Penalty(a) If the secretary of state determines that a person regulated under this chapter has violated this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter in a manner that constitutes a ground for disciplinary action under Section 2051.405, the secretary may assess an administrative penalty against the person as provided by this subchapter.(b) The secretary shall determine the amount of a penalty assessed under Subsection (a), except that the amount may not exceed: (1) $50,000 for a violation of Section 2051.351(a)(7) or (14); or(2) $25,000 for any other violation.(c) In determining the amount of a penalty under Subsection (b), the secretary shall consider the seriousness of the violation.Tex. Occ. Code § 2051.451
Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 741, Sec. 11, eff. 9/1/2011. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.