Sec. 2303.301. INJUNCTION; CIVIL PENALTY. (a) If a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this chapter or a rule or order adopted under this chapter, the department or the attorney general at the request of the department may institute an action for:
(1) injunctive relief;
(2) a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation; or
(3) both injunctive relief and the civil penalty.
(b) If the department or the attorney general prevails in an action under this section, the department or the attorney general is entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles
Chapter 2303 - Vehicle Storage Facilities
Subchapter G. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions
Section 2303.301. Injunction; Civil Penalty
Section 2303.302. Criminal Penalties
Section 2303.303. Authority to Arrest
Section 2303.304. Administrative Penalty
Section 2303.305. Cease and Desist Order; Injunction; Civil Penalty