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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A suit brought under this title for recovery of penalties may be brought in any county in which:
(1) a violation of this title is committed;
(2) the company or receiver has an agent or representative; or
(3) the principal office of the company is located, or in which a receiver resides.
(b) Of money collected from a penalty in this title:
(1) half, less the commission and expenses allowed by law, shall be deposited in the state treasury; and
(2) the remainder shall be paid into the jury fund of the county in which the suit may be maintained. (V.A.C.S. Art. 6477 (part).)
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Civil Statutes (Titles 33 to 77) - CIV STAT Art. 4015g. Suits for Penalty - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/civil-statutes-titles-33-to-77/civ-stattx-civ-st-art-4015g/
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