Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
PROPERTY CODE |
Title 15. FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES |
Chapter 301. TEXAS FAIR HOUSING ACT |
Subchapter H. ENFORCEMENT BY PRIVATE PERSONS |
Sec. 301.153. RELIEF GRANTED
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If the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the court may award to the plaintiff:
(1) actual and punitive damages;
(2) reasonable attorney fees;
(3) court costs; and
(4) subject to Section 301.154, a permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other order, including an order enjoining the defendant from engaging in the practice or ordering appropriate affirmative action.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.