Tex. Prop. Code § 54.046

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

Section 54.046 - Violation By Landlord

If a landlord or the landlord's agent wilfully violates this subchapter, the tenant is entitled to:

(1) actual damages, return of any property seized that has not been sold, return of the proceeds of any sale of seized property, and the sum of one month's rent and $1,000, less any amount for which the tenant is liable; and

(2) reasonable attorney's fees.

Tex. Prop. Code § 54.046

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1198,Sec. 2, eff. 1/1/2016.

Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 356, ch. 5761, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1984. Renumbered and amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 305, Sec. 1, eff. 8/26/1985.