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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 81.004 — DAMAGES

CP § 81.004Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 81. SEXUAL EXPLOITATION BY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDER

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(a)A plaintiff who prevails in a suit under this section may recover actual damages, including damages for mental anguish even if an injury other than mental anguish is not shown.
(b)In addition to an award under Subsection (a), a plaintiff who prevails in a suit under this section may recover exemplary damages and reasonable attorney fees.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 81.004 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.