(a) Any person, other than a government agency, who successfully asserts a claim or defense under this chapter is entitled to recover:
(1) declaratory relief under Chapter 37;
(2) injunctive relief to prevent the threatened violation or continued violation;
(3) compensatory damages for pecuniary and nonpecuniary losses; and
(4) reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and other reasonable expenses incurred in bringing the action.
(b) Compensatory damages awarded under Subsection (a)(3) may not exceed $10,000 for each entire, distinct controversy, without regard to the number of members or other persons within a religious group who claim injury as a result of the government agency's exercise of governmental authority. A claimant is not entitled to recover exemplary damages under this chapter.
(c) An action under this section must be brought in district court.
(d) A person may not bring an action for damages or declaratory or injunctive relief against an individual, other than an action brought against an individual acting in the individual's official capacity as an officer of a government agency.
(e) This chapter does not affect the application of Section 498.0045 or 501.008, Government Code, or Chapter 14 of this code.