Texas Statutes
Subchapter A. Civil Liability; Criminal Penalty
Section 305.002. Additional Liability for More Than Twice Authorized Rate of Interest

Sec. 305.002. ADDITIONAL LIABILITY FOR MORE THAN TWICE AUTHORIZED RATE OF INTEREST. (a) In addition to the amount determined under Section 305.001, a creditor who charges and receives interest that is greater than twice the amount authorized by this subtitle is liable to the obligor for:
(1) the principal amount on which the interest is charged and received; and
(2) the interest and all other amounts charged and received.
(b) This section applies only to a contract or transaction for personal, family, or household use subject to this subtitle.
Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 7.18(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1018 (H.B. 955), Sec. 2.06, eff. September 1, 2005.

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