H.B. No. 491 amends the Occupations Code by adding a new subsection to Section 455.351, which pertains to civil penalties for violations of massage therapy regulations. The new language specifies that civil penalties collected from actions initiated by district or county attorneys will be deposited into the general fund of the respective county where the court is located. Similarly, penalties collected from actions by municipal attorneys will be directed to the general fund of the municipality.

This bill aims to clarify the allocation of civil penalties, ensuring that funds are appropriately credited to local government entities. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 455.351 (Occupations Code 455)