Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 71.009

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 71.009 - Exemplary Damages

When the death is caused by the wilful act or omission or gross negligence of the defendant, exemplary as well as actual damages may be recovered.

Tex. Civ. Prac. and Rem. Code § 71.009

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1985.