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(a) In addition to being subject to a criminal penalty or injunctive action, a person who intentionally violates this subchapter is liable to the state for a civil penalty. The attorney general may sue to collect the penalty.
(b) The amount of a civil penalty under this section is not less than $500 or more than $1,000 for each violation, depending on the seriousness of the violation. A separate penalty may be collected for each day a continuing violation occurs.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 391.126. Civil Penalty - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/transportation-code/transp-sect-391-126/
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