Section 10.17 - Administrative Penalties(a) In addition to or in lieu of discipline imposed pursuant to § 10.14 of this title (relating to Reprimand, Suspension, and Revocation of Vendor Authorization) the department may impose an administrative penalty on a person who violates this chapter or the Act.(b) The graphic in this subsection reflects the department's penalty schedule applicable to administrative penalties imposed under this section. For any violation not expressly addressed in the penalty schedule, the department may impose a penalty not to exceed $500.00 for the first (1st) violation. For the second (2nd) violation within the preceding one (1) year period, the penalty may not exceed $1,000.00. Attached Graphic
(c) Upon receipt of a notice of administrative penalty under this section, a person may request a hearing before the department pursuant to § 10.4 of this title (relating to Informal Hearing; Settlement Conference). The failure to timely appeal the proposed action will result in the issuance of a final order.37 Tex. Admin. Code § 10.17
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 45, Number 19, May 8, 2020, TexReg 3137, eff. 5/14/2020