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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 150C.002 — FALSELY IMPLYING GOVERNMENTAL AFFILIATION

CP § 150C.002Title 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS · Ch. 150C. ENTITY NAME FALSELY IMPLYING GOVERNMENTAL AFFILIATION

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(a)A governmental unit is entitled to enjoin another person's use of an entity name that falsely implies governmental affiliation with the governmental unit.
(b)In an action brought under this section, the governmental unit is entitled to injunctive relief throughout the state.
(c)If the court finds that the person against whom the injunctive relief is sought wilfully intended to imply governmental affiliation with the governmental unit, the court, in the court's discretion, may award reasonable attorney's fees and court costs to the governmental unit.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 658 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 150C.002 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.