(a) A claimant who prevails in a suit under this chapter shall be awarded:
- (1) actual damages, including damages for mental anguish even if an injury other than mental anguish is not shown;
- (2) court costs; and
- (3) reasonable attorney's fees.
- (b) In addition to an award under Subsection (a), a claimant who prevails in a suit under this chapter may recover exemplary damages.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 309 (H.B. 533), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.