(a) A health benefit plan issuer that violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is subject to sanctions and disciplinary actions under Chapters 82 and 84.
(b) A violation of this chapter by a physician constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the Texas Medical Board, including imposition of an administrative penalty.
(c) The commissioner shall prohibit a health benefit plan issuer from using a ranking or classification system otherwise authorized under this chapter for not less than 12 consecutive months if the commissioner determines that the health benefit plan issuer has engaged in a pattern of discrepancies, falsehoods, or violations described by Section 1460.003(a-1).