- (a) A person who violates this chapter following the cure period described by Section 541.154 or who breaches a written statement provided to the attorney general under that section is liable for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $7,500 for each violation.
(b) The attorney general may bring an action in the name of this state to:
- (1) recover a civil penalty under this section;
- (2) restrain or enjoin the person from violating this chapter; or
- (3) recover the civil penalty and seek injunctive relief.
- (c) The attorney general may recover reasonable attorney's fees and other reasonable expenses incurred in investigating and bringing an action under this section.
- (d) The attorney general shall deposit a civil penalty collected under this section in accordance with Section 402.007, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 995 (H.B. 4), Sec. 2, eff. July 1, 2024.