Sec. 541.111. CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF CEASE AND DESIST ORDER. (a) A person who is found by a court to have violated a cease and desist order issued under Section 541.108 is liable to the state for a penalty. The state may recover the penalty in a civil action.
(b) The penalty may not exceed $50 unless the court finds the violation to be wilful, in which case the penalty may not exceed $500.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests
Subtitle C - Deceptive, Unfair, and Prohibited Practices
Chapter 541 - Unfair Methods of Competition and Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices
Section 541.101. Examination and Investigation
Section 541.102. Statement of Charges; Notice of Hearing
Section 541.104. Hearing Procedures
Section 541.105. Record of Hearing
Section 541.106. Compliance With Subpoena
Section 541.107. Determination of Violation
Section 541.108. Cease and Desist Order
Section 541.109. Modification or Setting Aside of Order
Section 541.110. Administrative Penalty
Section 541.111. Civil Penalty for Violation of Cease and Desist Order