TX HB4256

Authorizes the Texas Attorney General to bring civil actions on behalf of individuals or governmental entities for business or property injuries caused by violations of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act

Allows lawsuits to be filed in Travis County district court, or in any county where the defendant resides, does business, or maintains a principal office, or where the injured party resides

Provides for recovery of actual damages, interest from the date of service through judgment, court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, and expert witness fees if the Attorney General prevails

Mandates treble (threefold) damages when unlawful conduct is found to be willful or flagrant, though prejudgment interest cannot be recovered when treble damages are awarded

Defines "governmental entity" broadly to include the state, political subdivisions (counties, cities, school districts, special districts), and municipal or public corporations, along with their departments and agencies