Tex. Occ. Code Section 1302.451
Emergency and Cease and Desist Orders

(a)

The executive director may issue an emergency order as necessary to enforce this chapter if the executive director determines that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health and safety.

(b)

The executive director may issue the emergency order without notice and hearing or with any notice and hearing the executive director considers practicable under the circumstances. The executive director shall set the time and place for a hearing to affirm, modify, or set aside an emergency order that was issued without a hearing.

(c)

The executive director may issue a cease and desist order.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 26.037, eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.335, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Source: Section 1302.451 — Emergency and Cease and Desist Orders, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­1302.­htm#1302.­451 (accessed May 26, 2025).

1302.001
Short Title 1302.002
Definitions 1302.003
Nonapplicability of Law Governing Cancellation of Certain Transactions 1302.052
Application of Municipal Ordinances 1302.053
Homeowners 1302.054
Certain Maintenance Personnel 1302.055
Certain Utilities Personnel 1302.056
Engineers 1302.057
Industrial Operation Personnel 1302.058
Certain Products or Equipment 1302.059
Motor Vehicles 1302.060
Vent Hoods 1302.061
Manufactured Homes 1302.063
No Exemption for Certain Persons Licensed Under Other Law 1302.064
Technology Integration 1302.101
General Powers and Duties 1302.102
Insurance Requirements 1302.103
Rules Regarding Use and Display of License 1302.104
Contracts for Enforcement 1302.105
Personnel 1302.151
Consumer Interest Information 1302.201
Advisory Board Membership 1302.202
Appointed Members 1302.203
Ex Officio Members 1302.204
Advisory Board Duties 1302.205
Terms 1302.206
Presiding Officer 1302.207
Compensation 1302.208
Meetings 1302.251
License Required 1302.252
Requirement for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contracting Company 1302.253
License Classifications 1302.254
License Endorsements 1302.255
Eligibility Requirements 1302.256
Application 1302.257
Examinations 1302.260
Issuance and Term of License 1302.261
Temporary License 1302.262
Notice to Municipalities 1302.263
Limitation on License Holder 1302.301
Municipal License 1302.302
Municipal License: Eligibility Requirements 1302.303
Municipal Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Standards 1302.304
Municipal Fees 1302.401
Disciplinary Action 1302.402
Administrative Procedures 1302.451
Emergency and Cease and Desist Orders 1302.452
Citations for Certain Violations 1302.453
Criminal Penalty 1302.501
Registration or Certification Required 1302.502
Exemption for Certain Students 1302.503
Supervision Requirements for Technicians and Minors 1302.504
Application 1302.505
Issuance and Term of Registration 1302.506
Temporary Registration 1302.509
Limitations on Technician 1302.1011
Rules 1302.1015
Rules Regarding Renewal Fee and Continuing Education Exemptions for Certain License or Certification Holders 1302.5035
Registration Eligibility Requirements 1302.5036
Certification Eligibility Requirements 1302.5037
Career and Technology Education Program for Technician Certification 1302.5055
Issuance and Term of Certification
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