Texas Health and Safety Code 241.056 – Suit by Person Harmed
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(a) A person who is harmed by a violation under § 241.028 or 241.055 may petition a district court for appropriate injunctive relief.
(b) Venue for a suit brought under this section is in the county in which the person resides or, if the person is not a resident of this state, in Travis County.
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 241.056
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
(c) The person may also pursue remedies for civil damages under common law.