Texas Business & Commerce Code

§ 541.155 — CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION

BC § 541.155Title 11. PERSONAL IDENTITY INFORMATION · Part C. CONSUMER DATA PROTECTION · Ch. 541. CONSUMER DATA PROTECTION · Art. D. ENFORCEMENT

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(a)A person who violates this chapter following the cure period described by Section 541.154 or who breaches a written statement provided to the attorney general under that section is liable for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $7,500 for each violation.

(b)The attorney general may bring an action in the name of this state to:

(1)recover a civil penalty under this section;

(2)restrain or enjoin the person from violating this chapter; or

(3)recover the civil penalty and seek injunctive relief.

(c)The attorney general may recover reasonable attorney's fees and other reasonable expenses incurred in investigating and bringing an action under this section.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 995 (H.B. 4), Sec. 2, eff. July 1, 2024.