Health and Safety Code § 481.302

Sec. 481.302. AMOUNT OF PENALTY. (a) The amount of the penalty may not exceed $1,000 for each violation, and each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for purposes of imposing a penalty. The total amount of the penalty assessed for a violation continuing or occurring on separate days under this subsection may not exceed $20,000. (b) The amount shall be based on: (1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation; (2) the threat to health or safety caused by the violation; (3) the history of previous violations; (4) the amount necessary to deter a future violation; (5) whether the violator demonstrated good faith, including when applicable whether the violator made good faith efforts to correct the violation; and (6) any other matter that justice may require. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1391 (S.B. 1879), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.