Texas § AG.19.013 - CIVIL PENALTY
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § AG.19.013 — CIVIL PENALTY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ AG.19.013. CIVIL PENALTY
CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION. (a) A person who violates this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or an order adopted under this chapter is liable to the state for a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each violation. Each day a violation continues is a separate violation for purposes of civil penalty assessment. (b) On request of the department, the attorney general or the county attorney or district attorney of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred shall file suit to collect the penalty. (c) A civil penalty collected under this section in a suit filed by the attorney general shall be deposited to the credit of an account in the general revenue fund. A civil penalty collected under this section in a suit filed by a county or district attorney shall be divided between the state and the county in which the county or district attorney brought suit, with 50 percent of the amount collected paid to the state for deposit to the credit of an account in the general revenue fund and 50 percent of the amount collected paid to the county. Funds credited to the account in the general revenue fund may be appropriated only to the department for purposes of administering and enforcing this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. (d) The department is entitled to appropriate injunctive relief to prevent or abate a violation of this chapter or an order adopted under this chapter. On request of the department, the attorney general or the county or district attorney of the county in which the alleged violation is threatened or occurring shall file suit for the injunctive relief. Venue is in the county in which the alleged violation is threatened or is occurring. (e) A person is not subject to both a criminal penalty under Section 19.012 and a civil penalty under this section for the same violation of law. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 358, Sec. 1, eff. June 8, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 166 (S.B. 1427 ), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § AG.19.013
What does The Texas Constitution § AG.19.013 cover?
Section AG.19.013 ("CIVIL PENALTY") 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.
How do I cite Texas § AG.19.013?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § AG.19.013" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Texas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Texas attorney.
How does Texas § AG.19.013 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Texas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Texas.