Tex. Ins. Code § 562.160 · Subchapter D. DETERMINATION OF UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION AND UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS OR PRACTICES; ENFORCEMENT; SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A person who violates a cease and desist order issued under Section 562.158 is subject to an administrative penalty under Chapter 84.
(b) In determining whether a person has violated a cease and desist order, the department shall consider the maintenance of procedures reasonably adapted to ensure compliance with the order.
(c) An administrative penalty imposed under this section may not exceed:
(1) $1,000 for each violation; or
(2) $5,000 for all violations.
(d) An order of the department imposing an administrative penalty under this section applies only to a violation of the cease and desist order committed before the date the order imposing the penalty is issued.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1331 (H.B. 4341), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.562.htm
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