Texas § OC.1804.205 - SUIT ON BOND
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§ OC.1804.205. SUIT ON BOND
SUIT ON BOND. (a) A person injured by a violation of this chapter may bring an action or join an action brought by the state to recover against a bond filed under this chapter. (b) The court may assess costs of litigation and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by a plaintiff other than the state or by a defendant who substantially prevails. (c) In an action brought by a private plaintiff and the state under this chapter, if the amount claimed exceeds the amount of the bond, money derived from a bond forfeiture first applies to pay the private plaintiff's damages and attorney's fees, and any remaining amount is forfeited to the state. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Section OC.1804.205 ("SUIT ON BOND") 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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