(a) A court may assess a civil penalty against a person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter. The amount of the penalty may not exceed $1,000 for each violation.
(b) The attorney general or the department may file a civil suit to:
(1) assess and recover a civil penalty under Subsection (a); or
(2) enjoin a person who violates or threatens to violate this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter from continuing the violation or threat.
(c) Venue for a suit filed under Subsection (b) is in a district court in Travis County.
(d) A civil penalty assessed under this section shall be paid to this state.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.