(a) If the secretary of state determines that a person has violated this chapter, the secretary shall:
(1) refer the violation to the attorney general for prosecution; and
(2) take appropriate disciplinary action, including:
(A) denying an application for registration; or
(B) suspending or revoking a certificate of registration.
(b) If the secretary determines that a person is violating or is threatening to violate this chapter, the secretary or the attorney general may file suit in district court in Travis County to enjoin the violation or threatened violation.
(c) Judicial review of a denial, suspension, revocation, or other disciplinary action taken under Subsection (a) is by trial de novo and is subject to Section 2001.173, Government Code.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.