Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 431.054 - Administrative Penalty(a) The department may assess an administrative penalty against a person who violates Subchapter B or an order adopted or registration issued under this chapter.(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the department shall consider: (1) the person's previous violations;(2) the seriousness of the violation;(3) any hazard to the health and safety of the public;(4) the person's demonstrated good faith; and(5) such other matters as justice may require.(c) The penalty may not exceed $25,000 a day for each violation.(d) Each day a violation continues may be considered a separate violation.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 431.054
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0955, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 539, Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/1991. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.