Texas § GV.83.005 - RECOVERY
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § GV.83.005 — RECOVERY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ GV.83.005. RECOVERY
RECOVERY. A person who pays a fee prohibited by this chapter may bring suit for and is entitled to: (1) recovery of the fee paid; (2) damages equal to three times the fee paid; and (3) court costs and reasonable and necessary attorney's fees. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.43(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § GV.83.005
What does The Texas Constitution § GV.83.005 cover?
Section GV.83.005 ("RECOVERY") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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