Recovery of Costs

Sec. 14.259. RECOVERY OF COSTS. In addition to the administrative penalty or restitution amount, the court may authorize the commissioner to recover from a person who pays an administrative penalty or restitution amount, or both, reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining the ordered amount, including the cost of investigation, witness fees, and deposition expenses. Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.