(a) The commission may impose an administrative penalty on a person who violates:
(1) this subtitle;
(2) a statute establishing a regulatory program administered by the commission;
(3) a rule or standard adopted under this subtitle; or
(4) an order issued by the commission or director under this subtitle.
(b) A proceeding under this subchapter imposing an administrative penalty may be combined with a proceeding to impose an administrative sanction otherwise imposed under this subtitle.