Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE |
Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT |
Chapter 98. LIABILITY FOR TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS |
Sec. 98.003. DAMAGES
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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.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 309 , Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.