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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A person who is found to have intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with gross negligence violated this chapter is liable to this state for a civil penalty of not less than $2,500 and not more than $10,000.
(b) Each performance or attempted performance of an abortion in violation of this chapter is a separate violation.
(c) A civil penalty may not be assessed against:
(1) a minor on whom an abortion is performed or attempted; or
(2) a judge or justice hearing a court proceeding conducted under Section 33.003 or 33.004.
(d) It is not a defense to an action brought under this section that the minor gave informed and voluntary consent.
(e) The attorney general shall bring an action to collect a penalty under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Family Code - FAM § 33.012. Civil Penalty - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/family-code/fam-sect-33-012/
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