(a) If the secretary of state determines that a person has violated this chapter, the secretary shall:
(1) refer the violation to the attorney general for prosecution; and
(2) take appropriate disciplinary action, including:
(A) denying an application for registration; or
(B) suspending or revoking a certificate of registration.
(b) If the secretary determines that a person is violating or is threatening to violate this chapter, the secretary or the attorney general may file suit in district court in Travis County to enjoin the violation or threatened violation.

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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 2051.405

  • 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
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(c) Judicial review of a denial, suspension, revocation, or other disciplinary action taken under Subsection (a) is by trial de novo and is subject to Section 2001.173, Government Code.