Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.502

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 18A.502 - Recovery of Civil Damages By Aggrieved Person

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.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 18A.502

Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1058,Sec. 1.01, eff. 1/1/2019.