1. (a) The attorney general or a district or county attorney may file suit against a person who violates, or threatens to violate, this chapter to:

   1. (1) obtain an injunction to enjoin the person from violating this chapter; or
   2. (2) recover a civil penalty under Section 702.553.

2. (b) Venue for a suit filed under this section is in a district court located in:

   1. (1) Travis County; or
   2. (2) the county in which the defendant resides.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.