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2019 Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 4 - Liability in Tort
Chapter 98 - Liability for Trafficking of Persons
Section 98.003. Damages
Universal Citation: TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 98.003 (2019)
Sec. 98.003. DAMAGES. (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 (H.B. 533), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
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