(a) The division may impose sanctions against any person regulated by the division under this subtitle.
(b) Only the commissioner may impose:
(1) a sanction that deprives a person of the right to practice before the division or of the right to receive remuneration under this subtitle for a period exceeding 30 days; or
(2) another sanction suspending for more than 30 days or revoking a license, certification, or permit required for practice in the field of workers’ compensation.

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Terms Used In Texas Labor Code 415.0215

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) A sanction imposed by the division is binding pending appeal.