Sec. 432.021.  ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  (a)  The department may assess an administrative penalty against a person who violates a rule adopted under Section 432.011 or an order adopted or license 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)  other matters as justice may require.
(c)  The penalty may not exceed $25,000 for each violation.  Each day a violation continues is a separate violation.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 556, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by: 
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1020, eff. April 2, 2015.