Texas Labor Code
§ 51.033 — ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
LA § 51.033Title 2. PROTECTION OF LABORERS · Part B. RESTRICTIONS ON LABOR · Ch. 51. EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN · Art. D. PENALTY AND DEFENSE
Statute text
View on source(a)If a child labor investigator determines that a person who employs a child, or individual restricted by Section 51.016(b), has violated this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the investigator may assess an administrative penalty against that person as provided by this subchapter.
(b)The penalty for a violation may be in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
(c)The amount of the penalty shall be based on:
(1)the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited acts;
(2)the history of previous violations;
(3)the amount necessary to deter future violations;
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Legislative history
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 720 (H.B. 2459), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.