Texas Insurance Code

§ 83.101 — AUTHORITY OF COMMISSIONER

IN § 83.101Title 2. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE · Part B. DISCIPLINE AND ENFORCEMENT · Ch. 83. EMERGENCY CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS · Art. C. ENFORCEMENT

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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.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.