Authority of Commissioner

Sec. 83.101. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSIONER. If the commissioner reasonably believes that a person has violated an order issued under this chapter, the commissioner may: (1) initiate proceedings under this subchapter to impose an administrative penalty or direct restitution; (2) refer the matter to the attorney general for enforcement; (3) initiate a proceeding to revoke the person's certificate of authority; or (4) pursue another action the commissioner considers appropriate under applicable law. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.