Texas § 730.0123 CIVIL SUIT.

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§ 730.0123 — CIVIL SUIT.

Texas § 730.0123

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Tex. Transportation Code Code Ann. § 730.0123 (2026).

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Sec. 730.0123. CIVIL SUIT.

(a)A person who sells to a person who is not an authorized recipient personal information obtained by an agency in connection with a motor vehicle record is liable to the person who is the subject of the information for:

(1)actual damages;

(2)if the actual damages to the person are less than $2,500, an additional amount so that the total amount of damages equals $2,500; and

(3)court costs incurred by the person who is the subject of the information in bringing the action.

(b)A person whose personal information has been disclosed for compensation to a person who is not an authorized recipient may sue for:

(1)the damages, costs, and fees authorized under Subsection (a);

(2)injunctive relief; and

(3)any other equitable remedy determined to be appropriate by

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Sec. 730.0123. CIVIL SUIT. (a) A person who sells to a person who is not an authorized recipient personal information obtained by an agency in connection with a motor vehicle record is liable to the person who is the subject of the information for:
(1) actual damages;
(2) if the actual damages to the person are less than $2,500, an additional amount so that the total amount of damages equals $2,500; and
(3) court costs incurred by the person who is the subject of the information in bringing the action.
(b) A person whose personal information has been disclosed for compensation to a person who is not an authorized recipient may sue for:
(1) the damages, costs, and fees authorized under Subsection (a);
(2) injunctive relief; and
(3) any other equitable remedy determined to be appropriate by the court.
(c) A district court has exclusive original jurisdiction over a cause of action brought under this section.