Tex. Fam. Code § 42.006

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 42.006 - Damages
(a) Damages may include:
(1) the actual costs and expenses incurred, including attorney's fees, in:
(A) locating a child who is the subject of the order;
(B) recovering possession of the child if the petitioner is entitled to possession; and
(C) enforcing the order and prosecuting the suit; and
(2) mental suffering and anguish incurred by the plaintiff because of a violation of the order.
(b) A person liable for damages who acted with malice or with an intent to cause harm to the plaintiff may be liable for exemplary damages.

Tex. Fam. Code § 42.006

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. 4/20/1995; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 7, eff. 9/1/1995.