Tex. Civ. Practice & Remedies Code Section 140B.107
Civil Action Brought by Attorney General, Local Prosecutor, or State Agency


(a)

The office of the attorney general, a local prosecutor, or a state agency having jurisdiction over conduct constituting an offense under Section 72.02 (Use of Proceeds Derived from Racketeering or Unlawful Debt Collection), 72.03 (Acquisition of Interest in Property or Control of Enterprise Through Racketeering or Unlawful Debt Collection), or 72.04 (Participation in Enterprise Through Racketeering or Unlawful Debt Collection), Penal Code, may institute civil actions under this subchapter. The attorney general or a state agency may institute an action under Section 140B.101 (Civil Remedies) or 140B.102 (Civil Forfeiture of Property) only if the attorney general or agency receives the consent of the applicable local prosecutor to bring the action.

(b)

In an action brought under this subchapter, the district court shall proceed as soon as practicable to the hearing and determination. Pending final determination, the district court may at any time enter injunctions, prohibitions, or restraining orders, or take actions, including the acceptance of satisfactory performance bonds, the court considers proper.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4635), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 140B.107 — Civil Action Brought by Attorney General, Local Prosecutor, or State Agency, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.­140B.­htm#140B.­107 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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