§ 33.012 Civil Penalty

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.

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

A civil penalty may not be assessed against:

a minor on whom an abortion is performed or attempted; or

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

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

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