Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
INSURANCE CODE |
Title 2. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE |
Subtitle B. DISCIPLINE AND ENFORCEMENT |
Chapter 83. EMERGENCY CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS |
Subchapter C. ENFORCEMENT |
Sec. 83.101. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSIONER
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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.