Texas § BC.328.003 - ENFORCEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
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§ BC.328.003. ENFORCEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
ENFORCEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL; INJUNCTION; CIVIL PENALTY. (a) The attorney general may investigate a claim that a person violated this chapter. (b) If the attorney general concludes that a person is violating this chapter, the attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state to restrain or enjoin the person from violating this chapter. (c) In addition to bringing an action for injunctive relief under this chapter, the attorney general may seek restitution and petition a district court for the assessment of a civil penalty as provided by this section. (d) A person who knowingly violates Section 328.002 is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation. (e) Every ticket transaction in which a ticket is acquired to be sold in violation of Section 328.002 constitutes a separate violation for purposes of assessing a civil penalty. (f) The civil penalty for a violation of a court order or injunction issued to enforce this section may not exceed $100,000. (g) The attorney general may recover all reasonable costs of bringing an action under this section, including court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, and investigation costs. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 96 (S.B. 1639 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
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Section BC.328.003 ("ENFORCEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL") 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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