(a) The board may apply to the attorney general for representation by stating that the board previously requested the representation of a district or county attorney under § 201.508 and the district or county attorney failed to prosecute or proceed against the person accused of violating this chapter.
(b) The attorney general shall institute a civil or criminal proceeding against the person in the county of the person’s residence.

Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 201.509

  • 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
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
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