Sec. 45.007. REMEDIES. (a) A child welfare services provider who successfully asserts a claim or defense under this chapter is entitled to recover:
(1) declaratory relief under Chapter 37, Civil Practice and Remedies Code; or
(2) injunctive relief to prevent the threatened or continued adverse action.
(b) A person may not bring an action for declaratory or injunctive relief against an individual, other than an action brought against an individual acting in the individual's official capacity.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1152 (H.B. 3859), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General
Subtitle D - Department of Family and Protective Services; Child Welfare and Protective Services
Chapter 45 - Protection of Rights of Conscience for Child Welfare Services Providers
Section 45.001. Legislative Intent
Section 45.004. Child Welfare Services Providers Protected
Section 45.005. Secondary Services Providers and Referrals
Section 45.006. Private Right of Action
Section 45.008. Immunity Waived