Texas § 33.012 CIVIL PENALTY.

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§ 33.012 — CIVIL PENALTY.

Texas § 33.012

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Tex. Family Code Code Ann. § 33.012 (2026).

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Sec. 33.012. CIVIL PENALTY.

(a)A person who is found to have intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with gross negligence violated this chapter is liable to this state for a civil penalty of not less than $2,500 and not more than $10,000.

(b)Each performance or attempted performance of an abortion in violation of this chapter is a separate violation.

(c)A civil penalty may not be assessed against:

(1)a minor on whom an abortion is performed or attempted; or

(2)a judge or justice hearing a court proceeding conducted under Section 33.003 or 33.004 .

(d)It is not a defense to an action brought under this section that the minor gave informed and voluntary consent.

(e)The attorney general shall bring an action to collect a penalty under this section.

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Sec. 33.012. CIVIL PENALTY. (a) A person who is found to have intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with gross negligence violated this chapter is liable to this state for a civil penalty of not less than $2,500 and not more than $10,000.
(b) Each performance or attempted performance of an abortion in violation of this chapter is a separate violation.
(c) A civil penalty may not be assessed against:
(1) a minor on whom an abortion is performed or attempted; or
(2) a judge or justice hearing a court proceeding conducted under Section 33.003 or 33.004 .
(d) It is not a defense to an action brought under this section that the minor gave informed and voluntary consent.
(e) The attorney general shall bring an action to collect a penalty under this section.