Tex. Prop. Code § 92.260

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 92.260 - Tenant Remedies

A tenant of a landlord who is liable under Section 92.259 may obtain or exercise one or more of the following remedies:

(1) a court order directing the landlord to comply with the tenant's request if the tenant is in possession of the dwelling unit;
(2) a judgment against the landlord for damages suffered by the tenant because of the landlord's violation;
(3) a judgment against the landlord for a civil penalty of one month's rent plus $100 if the landlord violates Section 92.259(a)(2);
(4) a judgment against the landlord for court costs;
(5) a judgment against the landlord for attorney's fees in an action under Subdivision (1) or (3); and
(6) unilateral termination of the lease without a court proceeding if the landlord violates Section 92.259(a)(2).

Tex. Prop. Code § 92.260

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 869, Sec. 9, eff. 9/1/1995
Amended By Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 918, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/1995.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3653, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1984.