Sec. 702.552. SUIT FOR ENFORCEMENT. (a) The attorney general or a district or county attorney may file suit against a person who violates, or threatens to violate, this chapter to:
(1) obtain an injunction to enjoin the person from violating this chapter; or
(2) recover a civil penalty under Section 702.553.
(b) Venue for a suit filed under this section is in a district court located in:
(1) Travis County; or
(2) the county in which the defendant resides.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle M - Regulation of Other Health Professions
Subchapter L. Enforcement and Penalties
Section 702.551. Investigative and Enforcement Authority
Section 702.552. Suit for Enforcement
Section 702.553. Amount of Civil Penalty
Section 702.554. Violation of Injunction
Section 702.555. Deposit in County Fund
Section 702.556. Criminal Offense: Violation of Chapter
Section 702.557. Criminal Offense: Interference With Investigation
Section 702.558. Criminal Offense: Noncompliance With Subpoena or Investigative Demand