Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
FINANCE CODE |
Title 5. PROTECTION OF CONSUMERS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES |
Chapter 393. CREDIT SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS |
Subchapter F. CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL REMEDIES |
Sec. 393.503. DAMAGES
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(a) A consumer injured by a violation of this chapter is entitled to recover:
(1) actual damages in an amount not less than the amount the consumer paid the credit services organization;
(2) reasonable attorney's fees; and
(3) court costs.
(b) A consumer who prevails in an action under this section may also be awarded punitive damages.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.