Tex. Gov't Code § 153.052

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 153.052 - Amount of Penalty
(a) The amount of an administrative penalty may not exceed $500 for each violation, and each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for purposes of imposing a penalty.
(b) The amount shall be based on:
(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation;
(2) the threat to health or safety caused by the violation;
(3) any previous violations;
(4) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;
(5) whether the violator demonstrated good faith, including when applicable whether the violator made good faith efforts to correct the violation; and
(6) any other matter that justice may require.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 153.052

Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 42,Sec. 1.01, eff. 9/1/2014.