Sec. 33.012. CIVIL PENALTY. (a) A person who is found to have intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with gross negligence violated this chapter is liable to this state for a civil penalty of not less than $2,500 and not more than $10,000.
(b) Each performance or attempted performance of an abortion in violation of this chapter is a separate violation.
(c) A civil penalty may not be assessed against:
(1) a minor on whom an abortion is performed or attempted; or
(2) a judge or justice hearing a court proceeding conducted under Section 33.003 or 33.004.
(d) It is not a defense to an action brought under this section that the minor gave informed and voluntary consent.
(e) The attorney general shall bring an action to collect a penalty under this section.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 436 (H.B. 3994), Sec. 11, eff. January 1, 2016.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family
Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority
Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion
Section 33.002. Parental Notice
Section 33.0021. Consent Required
Section 33.0022. Medical Emergency Notification; Affidavit for Medical Record
Section 33.003. Judicial Approval
Section 33.005. Affidavit of Physician
Section 33.006. Guardian Ad Litem Immunity
Section 33.007. Costs Paid by State
Section 33.008. Physician's Duty to Report Abuse of a Minor; Investigation and Assistance
Section 33.0085. Duty of Judge or Justice to Report Abuse of Minor
Section 33.009. Other Reports of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Section 33.010. Confidentiality
Section 33.011. Information Relating to Judicial Bypass