Texas Local Government Code 161.206 – Factors Considered for Assessment of Sanction
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Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 161.206
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
The commission shall consider the following factors in assessing a sanction:
(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, consequences, extent, and gravity of the violation;
(2) the history and extent of previous violations;
(3) the demonstrated good faith of the violator, including actions taken to rectify the consequences of the violation;
(4) the penalty necessary to deter future violations; and
(5) any other matters that justice may require.