Sec. 1301.5045. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER. (a) The executive director may issue a cease and desist order as necessary to enforce this chapter if the executive director determines that the action is necessary to prevent a violation of this chapter and to protect public health and safety.

(b) A violation of an order under this section constitutes grounds for imposing an administrative penalty under Subchapter N.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 819, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Amended by:

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (S.B. 1410), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2009.