Section 711.056 - Pattern of Wilful Disregard(a) If after a hearing conducted as provided by Chapter 2001, Government Code, the trier of fact finds that a violation of this chapter or a rule of the Finance Commission of Texas establishes a pattern of wilful disregard for the requirements of this chapter or rules of the finance commission, the trier of fact may recommend to the commissioner that the maximum administrative penalty permitted under Section 711.055 be imposed on the person committing the violation or that the commissioner cancel or not renew the person's permit under Chapter 154, Finance Code, if the person holds such a permit.(b) For the purposes of this section, violations corrected as provided by Section 711.055 may be included in determining whether a pattern of wilful disregard for the requirements of this chapter or rules of the finance commission exists.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 711.056
Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 20,Sec. 42, eff. 9/1/2019.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 71,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2017.Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 220,Sec. 8, eff. 9/1/2013.Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 562, Sec. 35, eff. 9/1/2003.