Texas Vernon's Civil Statutes § 4015g Suits For Penalty

Art. 4015g. SUITS FOR PENALTY. (a) A suit brought under this title for recovery of penalties may be brought in any county in which:

(1) a violation of this title is committed;

(2) the company or receiver has an agent or representative; or

(3) the principal office of the company is located, or in which a receiver resides.

(b) Of money collected from a penalty in this title:

(1) half, less the commission and expenses allowed by law, shall be deposited in the state treasury; and

(2) the remainder shall be paid into the jury fund of the county in which the suit may be maintained.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 1540), Sec. 2.07, eff. April 1, 2011.

Last modified: September 28, 2016