The bill amends Section 455.351 of the Occupations Code to establish new provisions regarding the collection of civil penalties for violations of massage therapy regulations. Specifically, it introduces Subsection (f-1), which mandates that civil penalties recovered by a district or county attorney must be deposited into the general fund of the respective county where the court is located. Similarly, penalties recovered by a municipal attorney are required to be deposited into the general fund of the municipality.

This legislative change aims to ensure that the financial penalties collected for violations are allocated directly to the local governments that enforce the laws, thereby enhancing the financial resources available to these entities. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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