Texas Transportation Code

§ 730.0123 — CIVIL SUIT

TN § 730.0123Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC · Part J. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS · Ch. 730. MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS DISCLOSURE ACT

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(a)A person who sells to a person who is not an authorized recipient personal information obtained by an agency in connection with a motor vehicle record is liable to the person who is the subject of the information for:

(1)actual damages;

(2)if the actual damages to the person are less than $2,500, an additional amount so that the total amount of damages equals $2,500; and

(3)court costs incurred by the person who is the subject of the information in bringing the action.

(b)A person whose personal information has been disclosed for compensation to a person who is not an authorized recipient may sue for:

(1)the damages, costs, and fees authorized under Subsection (a);

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (S.B. 15), Sec. 9, eff. June 18, 2021.