Texas § PW.43.028 - CIVIL SUIT
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § PW.43.028 — CIVIL SUIT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ PW.43.028. CIVIL SUIT
CIVIL SUIT; INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; COSTS. (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. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 927, Sec. 5, eff. Dec. 1, 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § PW.43.028
What does The Texas Constitution § PW.43.028 cover?
Section PW.43.028 ("CIVIL SUIT") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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