Texas § BC.109.006 - CIVIL PENALTY
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § BC.109.006 — CIVIL PENALTY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ BC.109.006. CIVIL PENALTY
CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION. (a) A business entity that publishes criminal record information, confidential juvenile record information, or confidential criminal record information of a child in violation of this chapter is liable to the state for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $500 for each separate violation and, in the case of a continuing violation, an amount not to exceed $500 for each subsequent day on which the violation occurs. For purposes of this subsection, each record published in violation of this chapter constitutes a separate violation. (b) The attorney general or an appropriate prosecuting attorney may sue to collect a civil penalty under this section. (c) A civil penalty collected under this section shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund. (d) The attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state to restrain or enjoin a violation or threatened violation of this chapter. (e) The attorney general or an appropriate prosecuting attorney is entitled to recover reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining injunctive relief or a civil penalty, or both, under this chapter, including court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1200 (S.B. 1289 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1034 (H.B. 1491 ), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § BC.109.006
What does The Texas Constitution § BC.109.006 cover?
Section BC.109.006 ("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.
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