Texas § 134.175 PENALTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE.

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§ 134.175 — PENALTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE.

Texas § 134.175

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Tex. Natural Resources Code Code Ann. § 134.175 (2026).

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Sec. 134.175. PENALTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE.

(a)The commission may assess an administrative penalty under Section 134.174 only after giving the person charged with a violation an opportunity for a public hearing.

(b)If a public hearing is held, the commission shall make findings of fact and issue a written decision as to the occurrence of the violation and the amount of the penalty. The decision shall incorporate, if appropriate, an order to pay the penalty.

(c)If appropriate, the commission shall consolidate the hearing with other proceedings under Sections 134.161 through 134.173 . A hearing under this section is of record and is subject to Chapter 2001 , Government Code.

(d)If the person does not take the opportunity for a public hearing, the commission may assess an administrative p

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Sec. 134.175. PENALTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE. (a) The commission may assess an administrative penalty under Section 134.174 only after giving the person charged with a violation an opportunity for a public hearing.
(b) If a public hearing is held, the commission shall make findings of fact and issue a written decision as to the occurrence of the violation and the amount of the penalty. The decision shall incorporate, if appropriate, an order to pay the penalty.
(c) If appropriate, the commission shall consolidate the hearing with other proceedings under Sections 134.161 through 134.173 . A hearing under this section is of record and is subject to Chapter 2001 , Government Code.
(d) If the person does not take the opportunity for a public hearing, the commission may assess an administrative penalty after determining that a violation has occurred and the amount of the penalty. The commission shall then issue an order to pay the penalty.