Texas § PR.301.132 - PATTERN OR PRACTICE CASE
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§ PR.301.132. PATTERN OR PRACTICE CASE
PATTERN OR PRACTICE CASE. (a) On the request of the commission, the attorney general may file a civil action in district court for appropriate relief if the commission has reasonable cause to believe that: (1) a person is engaged in a pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of a right granted under this chapter; or (2) a person has been denied a right granted by this chapter and that denial raises an issue of general public importance. (b) In an action under this section the court may: (1) award preventive relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order against the person responsible for a violation of this chapter as necessary to assure the full enjoyment of the rights granted by this chapter; (2) award other appropriate relief, including monetary damages, reasonable attorney fees, and court costs; and (3) to vindicate the public interest, assess a civil penalty against the respondent in an amount that does not exceed: (A) $50,000 for a first violation; and (B) $100,000 for a second or subsequent violation. (c) A person may intervene in an action under this section if the person is: (1) a person aggrieved by the discriminatory housing practice; or (2) a party to a conciliation agreement concerning the discriminatory housing practice. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § PR.301.132
What does The Texas Constitution § PR.301.132 cover?
Section PR.301.132 ("PATTERN OR PRACTICE CASE") 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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