2025 Texas Statutes
Occupations Code
Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing
Subtitle A - Professions Related to Real Estate
Chapter 1104 - Appraisal Management Companies
Subchapter E. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures and Administrative Penalties
Section 1104.214. Action After Hearing
Sec. 1104.214. ACTION AFTER HEARING. On conclusion of a contested case hearing under this subchapter, the administrative law judge shall:
(1) make findings of fact and conclusions of law; and
(2) issue to the board a proposal for decision that the board take one or more of the following actions:
(A) dismiss the charges;
(B) revoke the appraisal management company's registration;
(C) suspend the registration of the appraisal management company for a period of not more than five years;
(D) impose a period of probation, with or without conditions;
(E) issue a public or private reprimand or a warning;
(F) impose an administrative penalty; or
(G) require the payment of costs expended by the board associated with the contested case, including:
(i) attorney's fees;
(ii) the costs charged by the State Office of Administrative Hearings; and
(iii) any administrative costs associated with the hearing, including witness expenses, travel expenses, and investigation expenses.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 256 (H.B. 1146), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 107 (S.B. 1516), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2017.
