Texas Local Government Code

§ 161.203 — WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF PENALTY

LG § 161.203Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Ch. 161. COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES · Art. E. ENFORCEMENT

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(a)A person may request the waiver or reduction of a civil penalty by submitting an affidavit to the commission that states the filer's reasons for requesting a waiver or reduction.

(b)The commission may waive or reduce a civil penalty if the commission finds that a waiver or reduction is in the public interest and in the interest of justice. The commission shall consider the following before acting to waive or reduce a civil penalty:

(1)the facts and circumstances supporting the person's request for a waiver or reduction;

(2)the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, consequences, extent, and gravity of the violation, and the amount of the penalty;

(3)any history of previous violations by the person;

(4)the demonstrated good faith of the person, including actions taken to rectify the consequences of the violation;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.