Sec. 456.0045. PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION. (a) If an eligible institution violates Section 456.003, a person aggrieved by the violation may bring an action against the eligible institution to:
(1) obtain declaratory or injunctive relief to enforce the section; and
(2) recover damages to the same extent the person would be entitled to damages had the eligible institution acted in the same manner with respect to the deceased lawyer before the lawyer's death.
(b) A person who prevails in an action under this section may recover court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 844 (H.B. 2271), Sec. 36, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Subtitle J - Additional Matters Relating to the Administration of Certain Estates
Chapter 456 - Disbursement and Closing of Lawyer Trust or Escrow Accounts
Section 456.002. Authority to Designate Lawyer on Certain Trust or Escrow Accounts
Section 456.003. Duty of Eligible Institutions
Section 456.004. Liability of Eligible Institutions