Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 63.1811 · Subchapter G. PENALTIES
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
The commissioner may assess an administrative penalty for a violation of Section 63.091 or any rule, permit, or order issued under this chapter in the amount established by Section 63.181(b) for a civil penalty. In determining the amount of the penalty, the commissioner shall consider:
(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation and the hazard or damage caused thereby;
(2) the degree of cooperation and quality of response;
(3) the degree of culpability and history of previous violations by the person subject to the penalty;
(4) the amount necessary to deter future violations; and
(5) any other matter that justice requires.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1256 (H.B. 2819), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2007.
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