RELIEF GRANTED
Known as the Texas Fair Housing Act
The act spans §§ 301–301 (54 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Continental Coffee Products Co. v. Cazarez (1997)
Most recently applied in Continental Coffee Products Co. v. Cazarez (February 1997)
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff
If the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the court may award to the plaintiff:
(1) actual and punitive damages;
(2) reasonable attorney fees;
(3) court costs; and
(4) subject to Section 301.154, a permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other order, including an order enjoining the defendant from engaging in the practice or ordering appropriate affirmative action.
Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.