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(a) The department, on the approval of the director or commission, may authorize the filing and prosecution of a civil suit to enforce this subchapter or a rule adopted under this subchapter.
(b) On finding of a violation of this subchapter or a rule adopted under this subchapter, a court may assess a civil penalty in addition to providing injunctive relief. The penalty may not exceed $1,000 for each violation. Each day of violation is a separate offense. A civil suit filed under this subchapter is not a bar to any criminal or administrative action.
(c) On entry of a judgment in favor of the department, the court may award attorney's fees and court costs to the state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Parks and Wildlife Code - PARKS & WILD § 43.028. Civil Suit; Injunctive Relief; Costs - last updated April 14, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/parks-and-wildlife-code/parks-wild-sect-43-028/
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