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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 98.003 — DAMAGES

CP § 98.003Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 98. LIABILITY FOR TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS

Statute text

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(a)A claimant who prevails in a suit under this chapter shall be awarded:
(1)actual damages, including damages for mental anguish even if an injury other than mental anguish is not shown;
(2)court costs; and
(3)reasonable attorney's fees.
(b)In addition to an award under Subsection (a), a claimant who prevails in a suit under this chapter may recover exemplary damages.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 309 (H.B. 533), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 98.003 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.