Section 171.104 - Civil Liability(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the father of the fetus or a parent of the mother of the fetus, if the mother is younger than 18 years of age at the time of the partial-birth abortion, may bring a civil action to obtain appropriate relief, including:(1) money damages for physical injury, mental anguish, and emotional distress; and(2) exemplary damages equal to three times the cost of the partial-birth abortion.(b) A person may not bring or maintain an action under this section if:(1) the person consented to the partial-birth abortion; or(2) the person's criminally injurious conduct resulted in the pregnancy.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 171.104
Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 441,Sec. 6, eff. 9/1/2017.