Sec. 51.301.  IMPOSITION OF PENALTY.  The executive director or commission may impose an administrative penalty against a person who violates:
(1)  a law establishing a regulatory program administered by the department;  or
(2)  a rule adopted or order issued by the executive director or commission.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 836, Sec. 26, eff. June 14, 2001.