Texas Labor Codes 415.035

• Amended to be effective 09/01/05.

(a) A decision under Section 415.034 is subject to judicial review in the manner provided for judicial review under Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(b) If an administrative penalty is assessed, the person charged shall:

(1) forward the amount of the penalty to the division for deposit in an escrow account; or

(2) post with the division a bond for the amount of the penalty, effective until all judicial review of the determination is final.

(c) Failure to comply with Subsection (b) results in a waiver of all legal rights to contest the violation or the amount of the penalty.

(d) If the court determines that the penalty should not have been assessed or reduces the amount of the penalty, the division shall:

(1) remit the appropriate amount, plus accrued interest, if the administrative penalty was paid; or

(2) release the bond.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, section 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, section 5.95(49), eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., effective 09/01/05.