Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The attorney general may bring an action against a person who engages in conduct constituting an offense under Section 72.02, 72.03, or 72.04, Penal Code, to obtain:
(1) injunctive relief;
(2) a civil penalty as provided by this section; and
(3) reasonable attorney's fees and reasonably incurred costs of investigation or litigation.
(b) A defendant in an action brought under this section is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed:
(1) $100,000 if the defendant is an individual; or
(2) $1 million if the defendant is not an individual.
(c) The attorney general shall deposit a civil penalty collected under this section to the credit of the general revenue fund. The attorney general shall deposit attorney's fees and costs collected under this section into the attorney general law enforcement account, which may be used to investigate and enforce this chapter.
(d) Any party to an action brought under this section may petition the court for entry of a consent decree or for approval of a settlement agreement. The proposed decree or settlement must specify the alleged violations, the future obligations of the parties, the relief agreed on, and the reasons for entering into the consent decree or settlement agreement.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code - CIV PRAC & REM § 140B.109. Other Relief Available to Attorney General - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/civil-practice-and-remedies-code/civ-prac-rem-sect-140b-109/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)