Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.502 · Subchapter K. VIOLATION; SANCTIONS
RECOVERY OF CIVIL DAMAGES BY AGGRIEVED PERSON.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
A person whose wire, oral, or electronic communication is intercepted, disclosed, or used in violation of this chapter or Chapter 16, Penal Code:
(1) has a civil cause of action against any person who intercepts, discloses, or uses or solicits another person to intercept, disclose, or use the communication; and
(2) is entitled to recover from the person:
(A) actual damages but not less than liquidated damages computed at a rate of $100 for each day the violation occurs or $1,000, whichever is higher;
(B) punitive damages; and
(C) reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1058 (H.B. 2931), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2019.
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