(a) The amount of the administrative penalty may not exceed $1,000 for each violation. Each day a violation continues or occurs may be considered a separate violation for purposes of imposing a penalty.
(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the director shall consider:
(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the prohibited acts;
(2) the history of previous violations;
(3) the amount necessary to deter future violations;
(4) efforts to correct the violation; and
(5) any other matter that justice may require.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.