(a) The administrative penalties set forth in this section take into consideration all of the criteria listed in §1303.355(c) of the Texas Occupations Code. (b) An administrative penalty range of $100 - $1,500 per violation per day may be assessed for violations of the following sections of the Texas Occupations and Administrative Codes: (1) 22 TAC §539.137(b); (2) §1303.202(a); (3) §1303.202(b); (4) §1303.052; and (5) §1303.352(a)(1). (c) An administrative penalty range of $500 - $5,000 per violation per day may be assessed for the following violations of the Texas Occupations and Administrative Codes: (1) §1303.101; (2) §1303.151; (3) 22 TAC §539.81; (4) §1303.153; (5) §1303.352(a)(2); (6) §1303.352(a)(3); and (7) §1303.352(a)(6). (d) The commission may assess an additional administrative penalty of up to two times that assessed under subsections (b) and (c) of this section if the residential service company has a history of previous violations. |