Sec. 52.0321. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY    


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  • (a) The board may assess an administrative penalty against a person who violates this chapter or a rule or provision of the code of ethics adopted under this chapter.

    (b) In determining the amount of an administrative penalty assessed under this section, the board shall consider:

    (1) the seriousness of the violation;

    (2) the history of previous violations;

    (3) the amount necessary to deter future violations;

    (4) efforts made to correct the violation; and

    (5) any other matters that justice may require.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 813, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.