An eviction suit does not bar a suit for trespass, damages, waste, rent, or mesne profits.
Tex. Prop. Code § 24.008
EFFECT ON OTHER ACTIONS
Applied in 13 court decisions — leading case Coinmach Corp. F/K/A Solon Automated Services, Inc. v. Aspenwood Apartment Corp. (2013)
Most recently applied in Olley v. HVM, L.L.C. (October 2014)
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3516, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff
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Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.