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TX Occ Code § 2301.801 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter Q. Penalties and Other Enforcement Provisions|Section 2301.801. Civil Penalty

Sec. 2301.801.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  If, after a proceeding under this chapter and board rules, the board determines that a person is violating or has violated this chapter, a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, or Section 503.038(a), Transportation Code, the board may impose a civil penalty.  The amount of the penalty may not exceed $10,000 for each violation.  Each act of violation and each day a violation continues is a separate violation.(b)  In determining the amount of the penalty, the board shall consider:(1)  the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited act, and the harm or potential harm to the safety of the public;(2)  the economic damage to the public caused by the violation;(3)  the history of previous violations;(4)  the amount necessary to deter a future violation;(5)  efforts to correct the violation;  and(6)  any other matter that justice may require.(c)  Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a civil penalty recovered under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1287 (H.B. 2202), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.802 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter Q. Penalties and Other Enforcement Provisions|Section 2301.802. Cease and Desist Order

Sec. 2301.802.  CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.  (a)  If it appears to the board that a person is violating this chapter or a board rule or order, the board after notice may require the person engaged in the conduct to appear and show cause why a cease and desist order should not be issued prohibiting the conduct described in the notice.(b)  An interlocutory cease and desist order may be granted with or without bond or other undertaking if:(1)  the order is necessary to the performance of the duties delegated to the board by this chapter;(2)  the order is necessary or convenient to maintaining the status quo between two or more adverse parties before the board;(3)  a party before the board is entitled to relief demanded of the board and all or part of the relief requires the restraint of some act prejudicial to the party;(4)  a person is performing, about to perform, or procuring or allowing the performance of an act:(A)  relating to the subject of a contested case pending before the board, in violation of the rights of a party before the board;  and(B)  that would tend to render the board's order in the case ineffectual;  or(5)  substantial injury to the rights of a person subject to the board's jurisdiction is threatened regardless of any remedy available at law.(c)  A proceeding under this section is governed by:(1)  this chapter and the board's rules;  and(2)  Chapter 2001, Government Code, relating to a contested case, to the extent that chapter is not in conflict with Subdivision (1).(d)  An interlocutory cease and desist order remains in effect until vacated or incorporated in a final order.  An appeal of an interlocutory cease and desist order must be made to the board before seeking judicial review as provided by this chapter.(e)  A permanent cease and desist order may be issued regardless of the requirements of Subsection (b) but only under the procedures for a final order under this chapter.  An appeal of a permanent cease and desist order is made in the same manner as an appeal of a final order under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 33, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.803 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter Q. Penalties and Other Enforcement Provisions|Section 2301.803. Statutory Stay

Sec. 2301.803.  STATUTORY STAY.  (a)  On the initiation of a proceeding under this chapter or Chapter 503, Transportation Code, whether by complaint, protest, or otherwise, a person who receives notice from the board of a statutory stay imposed by this chapter may not allow or commit any act or omission that would:(1)  violate this chapter, Chapter 503, Transportation Code, any rule, order, or decision of the board, or an order or decision of a person delegated power from the board under Section 2301.154;(2)  affect a legal right, duty, or privilege of any party to a proceeding under this chapter or Chapter 503, Transportation Code; or(3)  tend to render ineffectual an order in a pending proceeding.(b)  A statutory stay imposed by this chapter remains in effect until vacated or until the proceeding is concluded by a final order or decision.(c)  A person affected by a statutory stay imposed by this chapter may request a hearing to modify, vacate, or clarify the extent and application of the statutory stay.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1290 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 34, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.804 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter Q. Penalties and Other Enforcement Provisions|Section 2301.804. Suit for Injunctive Relief or Civil Penalty

Sec. 2301.804.  SUIT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF OR CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  If it appears that a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this chapter, Chapter 503, Transportation Code, a board rule adopted under this chapter or Chapter 503, Transportation Code, or an order issued under this chapter or Chapter 503, Transportation Code, the board or the executive director, if authorized by the presiding officer of the board, may cause a suit to be instituted in a court for:(1)  injunctive relief to restrain the person from committing the violation or threat of violation;(2)  imposition of a civil penalty; or(3)  both injunctive relief and a civil penalty.(b)  At the request of the board or the executive director, if authorized by the presiding officer of the board, the attorney general shall bring in the name of the state a suit for an injunction or a civil penalty as described by Subsection (a).(c)  In a suit for injunctive relief under this chapter, the court shall grant, without bond or other undertaking, any prohibitory or mandatory injunction the facts warrant, including a temporary restraining order, temporary injunction, or permanent injunction.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 35, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.805 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter Q. Penalties and Other Enforcement Provisions|Section 2301.805. Relief Under Other Law

Sec. 2301.805.  RELIEF UNDER OTHER LAW.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law, including Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code, in addition to the other remedies provided by this subchapter, a person may institute an action under Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code, or any successor statute to that subchapter, and is entitled to any procedure or remedy under that subchapter, if the person:(1)  has sustained damages as a result of a violation of Sections 2301.351-2301.354 or Section 2301.357; or(2)  is a franchised dealer who has sustained damages as a result of a violation of:(A)  Subchapter J of this chapter; or(B)  Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code.(b)  In an action brought under this section, and in the interest of judicial economy and efficiency, a judgment entered in the action must give deference to the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the board contained in any final order that is the basis of the action.(c)  In an action brought against a license holder under this section, or for any other type of conduct for which an action may be brought under Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code, the $1,000 limitation contained in Section 17.50(b)(1), Business & Commerce Code, as that provision existed on September 1, 1979, shall be adjusted to reflect a change in the consumer price index after that date.  The limitation shall be increased or decreased, as applicable, by an amount equal to 1,000 multiplied by the percentage of increase or decrease in the consumer price index between September 1, 1979, and the time the damages are awarded by final judgment or settlement.  In this subsection, "consumer price index" means the National Consumer Price Index For All Urban Consumers, or a substantially similar successor.  A court may take judicial notice of that index.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (S.B. 529), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.806 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter Q. Penalties and Other Enforcement Provisions|Section 2301.806. Board Exempt From Filing Fee

Sec. 2301.806.  BOARD EXEMPT FROM FILING FEE.  Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, the board is not required to pay a filing fee when filing a complaint or other enforcement action.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.625(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.807 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter Q. Penalties and Other Enforcement Provisions|Section 2301.807. Refund

Sec. 2301.807.  REFUND.  If, after a proceeding under this chapter and board rules, the board determines that a person is violating or has violated this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, the board may order the person to pay a refund to the buyer or lessee of the motor vehicle that is the subject of the proceeding.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (S.B. 604), Sec. 2.07, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.851 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter R. Regulation of Certain Commercial Uses of Motor Vehicles|Section 2301.851. Certain Charges Included in Customer Agreement

Sec. 2301.851.  CERTAIN CHARGES INCLUDED IN CUSTOMER AGREEMENT.  (a)  A person required to register under Section 152.065, Tax Code, may include in a customer agreement subject to Subsection (b) a separate charge for the proportionate amount of title fees, registration fees, and property taxes paid in the preceding calendar year on the person's vehicle fleet.(b)  A person who includes the charge must do so:(1)  on a nondiscriminatory basis; and(2)  in each agreement other than an agreement that is exempt from the tax imposed under Section 152.026, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.31, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.852 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter R. Regulation of Certain Commercial Uses of Motor Vehicles|Section 2301.852. Use or Retention of Salvage Motor Vehicle

Sec. 2301.852.  USE OR RETENTION OF SALVAGE MOTOR VEHICLE.  (a)  Notwithstanding Section 2301.002, in this section, "certificate of title," "motor vehicle," and "owner" have the meanings assigned by Section 501.002, Transportation Code.(b)  An owner required to register under Section 152.065, Tax Code, may not use or retain for use for a usual commercial purpose of the owner a motor vehicle that has been issued a certificate of title under Section 501.100, Transportation Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.31, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.853 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter R. Regulation of Certain Commercial Uses of Motor Vehicles|Section 2301.853. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 2301.853.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person violates this subchapter.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.31, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2302.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2302 - Salvage Vehicle Dealers|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2302.001. Definitions

Sec. 2302.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Casual sale," "damage," "insurance company," "major component part," "metal recycler," "motor vehicle," "nonrepairable motor vehicle," "nonrepairable vehicle title," "out-of-state buyer," "salvage motor vehicle," "salvage vehicle title," "salvage vehicle dealer," and "used part" have the meanings assigned by Section 501.091, Transportation Code.(2)  "Board" means the board of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.(3)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.(4)  "Federal safety certificate" means the label or tag required under 49 U.S.C. Section 30115 that certifies that a motor vehicle or equipment complies with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.(5)  "Salvage pool operator" means a person who engages in the business of selling nonrepairable motor vehicles or salvage motor vehicles at auction, including wholesale auction, or otherwise.(6)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (S.B. 604), Sec. 2.15, eff. September 1, 2019.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 17.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (S.B. 1095), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 933 (H.B. 3097), Sec. 3I.04, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 933 (H.B. 3097), Sec. 4.01, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (S.B. 604), Sec. 2.15, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2302.0015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2302 - Salvage Vehicle Dealers|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2302.0015. Consent to Entry and Inspection

Sec. 2302.0015.  CONSENT TO ENTRY AND INSPECTION.  (a)  A person consents to an entry or inspection described by Subsection (b) by:(1)  accepting a license under this chapter;  or(2)  engaging in a business or activity regulated under this chapter.(b)  For the purpose of enforcing or administering this chapter or Chapter 501 or 502, Transportation Code, a member of the board, an employee or agent of the board or department, a member of the Public Safety Commission, an officer of the Department of Public Safety, or a peace officer may at a reasonable time:(1)  enter the premises of a business regulated under one of those chapters; and(2)  inspect or copy any document, record, vehicle, part, or other item regulated under one of those chapters.(c)  A person described by Subsection (a):(1)  may not refuse or interfere with an entry or inspection under this section;  and(2)  shall cooperate fully with a person conducting an inspection under this section to assist in the recovery of stolen motor vehicles and parts and to prevent the sale or transfer of stolen motor vehicles and parts.(d)  An entry or inspection occurs at a reasonable time for purposes of Subsection (b) if the entry or inspection occurs:(1)  during normal business hours of the person or activity regulated under this chapter;  or(2)  while an activity regulated under this chapter is occurring on the premises.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 17.04, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 933 (H.B. 3097), Sec. 3I.05, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2302.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2302 - Salvage Vehicle Dealers|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2302.005. Applicability of Certain Municipal Ordinances, Licenses, and Permits

Sec. 2302.005.  APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES, LICENSES, AND PERMITS.  This chapter:(1)  is in addition to any municipal ordinance relating to the regulation of a person who deals in nonrepairable or salvage motor vehicles or used parts;  and(2)  does not prohibit the enforcement of a requirement of a municipal license or permit that is related to an activity regulated under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 17.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2302.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2302 - Salvage Vehicle Dealers|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2302.006. Application of Chapter to Metal Recyclers

Sec. 2302.006.  APPLICATION OF CHAPTER TO METAL RECYCLERS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), this chapter does not apply to a transaction in which a metal recycler is a party.(b)  This chapter applies to a transaction in which a motor vehicle:(1)  is sold, transferred, released, or delivered to a metal recycler for the purpose of reuse or resale as a motor vehicle; and(2)  is used for that purpose.(c)  Sections 2302.0015 and 2302.205 apply to a metal recycler.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 17.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (S.B. 1095), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 933 (H.B. 3097), Sec. 4.02, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2302.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2302 - Salvage Vehicle Dealers|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2302.007. Application of Chapter to Insurance Companies

Sec. 2302.007.  APPLICATION OF CHAPTER TO INSURANCE COMPANIES.  This chapter does not apply to an insurance company.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 17.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2302.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2302 - Salvage Vehicle Dealers|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2302.008. Applicability of Chapter to Used Automotive Parts Recyclers

Sec. 2302.008.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO USED AUTOMOTIVE PARTS RECYCLERS.  This chapter does not apply to a used automotive parts recycler licensed under Chapter 2309.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (S.B. 1095), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 933 (H.B. 3097), Sec. 4.03, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2302.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2302 - Salvage Vehicle Dealers|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2302.009. Applicability of Chapter to Certain General Distinguishing Number Holders

Sec. 2302.009.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO CERTAIN GENERAL DISTINGUISHING NUMBER HOLDERS.  This chapter applies to the holder of an independent motor vehicle dealer's general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503, Transportation Code, in the same manner as this chapter applies to a salvage vehicle dealer if the holder of the general distinguishing number:(1)  acts as a salvage vehicle dealer or rebuilder; or(2)  stores or displays a motor vehicle as an agent or escrow agent of an insurance company.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 279 (H.B. 1667), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 2302.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2302 - Salvage Vehicle Dealers|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2302.010. Rebuilding of Assembled Vehicle Prohibited

Sec. 2302.010.  REBUILDING OF ASSEMBLED VEHICLE PROHIBITED.  A salvage vehicle dealer may not, as part of engaging in a business or activity regulated under this chapter, rebuild an assembled vehicle, as defined by Section 731.001, Transportation Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1079 (H.B. 1755), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.Redesignated from Occupations Code, Section 2302.009 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(62), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 2302.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2302 - Salvage Vehicle Dealers|Subchapter B. Board Powers and Duties|Section 2302.051. Rules and Enforcement Powers

Sec. 2302.051.  RULES AND ENFORCEMENT POWERS.  The board shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this chapter and may take other action as necessary to enforce this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 17.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 933 (H.B. 3097), Sec. 3I.07, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 2302.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2302 - Salvage Vehicle Dealers|Subchapter B. Board Powers and Duties|Section 2302.052. Duty to Set Fees

Sec. 2302.052.  DUTY TO SET FEES.  The board shall set application fees, license fees, renewal fees, and other fees as required to implement this chapter.  The board shall set the fees in amounts reasonable and necessary to implement and enforce this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 17.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 933 (H.B. 3097), Sec. 3I.07, eff. September 1, 2009.|