| (a) A covered entity may not knowingly or willfully violate
this subchapter.
(b) A knowing or willful violation of any section of this subchapter
shall subject the covered entity to the disciplinary and enforcement sanctions
and penalties provided in the Insurance Code, Chapters 28B, 82, 83, and 84.
(c) In addition to the penalties prescribed by this subchapter,
an alleged violation of this subchapter by a covered entity is subject to
investigation and disciplinary proceedings, including probation or suspension.
Evidence of a pattern or practice of violations under this subchapter may
subject a covered entity to license revocation.
(d) In addition to the penalties prescribed by this subchapter,
a covered entity shall be excluded from participating in any state-funded
health care program if there is evidence that the covered entity engaged in
a pattern or practice of violating this subchapter.
(e) This subchapter does not affect any right of a person to
bring a cause of action under other law or otherwise seek relief with respect
to conduct that is a violation of this subchapter.
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