Texas Civil Practice And Remedies Code Title 4, Chapter 98 - Liability For Trafficking Of Persons

• Texas Section 98.001 - Definition
  In this chapter, "trafficking of persons" means conduct that constitutes an offense under Chapter 20A, Penal Code. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch....
• Texas Section 98.002 - Liability
  (a) A defendant who engages in the trafficking of persons or who intentionally or knowingly benefits from participating in a venture that traffics another person...
• Texas Section 98.0025 - Shareholder And Member Liability
  (a) This section applies to a legal entity governed by Title 2, 3, or 7, Business Organizations Code. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of the Business...
• Texas Section 98.003 - Damages
  (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...
• Texas Section 98.004 - Cause Of Action Cumulative
  The cause of action created by this chapter is cumulative of any other remedy provided by common law or statute. Added by Acts 2009, 81st...
• Texas Section 98.005 - Joint And Several Liability
  A person who engages in the trafficking of persons or who intentionally or knowingly benefits from participating in a venture that traffics another person and...
• Texas Section 98.006 - Liberal Construction And Application
  This chapter shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purpose to protect persons from human trafficking and provide adequate remedies to victims...

Last modified: September 28, 2016