Texas Occupations Code 1804.204 – Civil Penalties
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(a) A person who violates this chapter is liable to the state for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation.
(b) A person who violates an injunction issued under this chapter is liable to the state for a civil penalty of not less than $100,000.
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1804.204
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The attorney general shall bring an action to recover a civil penalty.
(d) If the violator has filed a bond under this chapter, the suit may be brought against the bond.