Sec. 553.004.  EXAMINATION;  ENFORCEMENT.  (a)  If the commissioner considers it necessary, the commissioner may initiate an examination of an insurer under Sections 401.051, 401.052, and 401.054-401.062.
(b)  If the commissioner believes that an insurer is violating or has violated this chapter, the commissioner may:
(1)  impose a sanction under Chapter 82;
(2)  issue a cease and desist order under Chapter 83;
(3)  assess an administrative penalty under Chapter 84;  or
(4)  refer the matter to the attorney general for appropriate enforcement.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by: 
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 2D.014, eff. April 1, 2009.