Texas § 98C.005 DAMAGES.

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§ 98C.005 — DAMAGES.

Texas § 98C.005

Code CPCivil Practice and Remedies Code

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Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code Code Ann. § 98C.005 (2026).

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Sec. 98C.005. DAMAGES.

(a)A claimant who prevails in an action under this chapter shall be awarded actual damages, including expenditures made by the claimant related to counseling, identity theft, or libel. The defendant's profits attributable to the defendant's online impersonation of the claimant may be considered in the computation of actual damages.

(b)In addition to an award under Subsection (a), a claimant who prevails in an action under this chapter may recover exemplary damages of not less than $500.

(c)The court shall award costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party in any action under this chapter.

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Sec. 98C.005. DAMAGES. (a) A claimant who prevails in an action under this chapter shall be awarded actual damages, including expenditures made by the claimant related to counseling, identity theft, or libel. The defendant's profits attributable to the defendant's online impersonation of the claimant may be considered in the computation of actual damages.
(b) In addition to an award under Subsection (a), a claimant who prevails in an action under this chapter may recover exemplary damages of not less than $500.
(c) The court shall award costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party in any action under this chapter.