Texas Finance Code 396.351 – Civil Action
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(a) In addition to any other remedy provided by this chapter, a person may bring an action for:
(1) injunctive relief to enjoin or restrain a violation of this chapter; and
(2) actual damages incurred as a result of a violation of this chapter.
(b) A person who prevails in an action brought under this section is entitled to recover court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.
Terms Used In Texas Finance Code 396.351
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) On a finding by a court that an action under this section was brought in bad faith or for purposes of harassment, the court shall award the defendant attorney’s fees reasonably related to the work performed and costs.