Section 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.Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 436,Sec. 11, eff. 1/1/2016.