Texas SB437 amends civil and administrative penalties for violations of chemical dependency treatment facility statutes and rules.

Texas SB437 revises the Health and Safety Code to modify civil and administrative penalties for violations of statutes or rules governing chemical dependency treatment facilities. The bill sets a maximum civil penalty of $25,000 for each day and act of violation. It outlines specific factors for courts to consider when determining civil penalties, including previous violations, seriousness of the violation, public health and safety threats, good faith, deterrence, and ability to pay. The bill also mandates that administrative penalty schedules consider economic impact and other factors.

Texas SB437 amends civil and administrative penalties for violations of chemical dependency treatment facility statutes and rules.

Texas SB437 revises the Health and Safety Code to modify civil and administrative penalties for violations of statutes or rules governing chemical dependency treatment facilities. The bill sets a maximum civil penalty of $25,000 for each day and act of violation. It outlines specific factors for courts to consider when determining civil penalties, including previous violations, seriousness of the violation, public health and safety threats, good faith, deterrence, and ability to pay. The bill also mandates that administrative penalty schedules consider economic impact and other factors.