SECTION 22.64. Violation; Disciplinary Action

(a) A covered entity may not knowingly or willfully violate this subchapter.

(b) A knowing or willful violation of any section of this subchapter shall subject the covered entity to the disciplinary and enforcement sanctions and penalties provided in the Insurance Code, Chapters 28B, 82, 83, and 84.

(c) In addition to the penalties prescribed by this subchapter, an alleged violation of this subchapter by a covered entity is subject to investigation and disciplinary proceedings, including probation or suspension. Evidence of a pattern or practice of violations under this subchapter may subject a covered entity to license revocation.

(d) In addition to the penalties prescribed by this subchapter, a covered entity shall be excluded from participating in any state-funded health care program if there is evidence that the covered entity engaged in a pattern or practice of violating this subchapter.

(e) This subchapter does not affect any right of a person to bring a cause of action under other law or otherwise seek relief with respect to conduct that is a violation of this subchapter.

Source Note: The provisions of this §22.64 adopted to be effective September 1, 2002, 27 TexReg 6504