Sec. 81.002. SEXUAL EXPLOITATION CAUSE OF ACTION. A mental health services provider is liable to a patient or former patient of the mental health services provider for damages for sexual exploitation if the patient or former patient suffers, directly or indirectly, a physical, mental, or emotional injury caused by, resulting from, or arising out of:
(1) sexual contact between the patient or former patient and the mental health services provider;
(2) sexual exploitation of the patient or former patient by the mental health services provider; or
(3) therapeutic deception of the patient or former patient by the mental health services provider.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Chapter 81 - Sexual Exploitation by Mental Health Services Provider
Section 81.002. Sexual Exploitation Cause of Action
Section 81.003. Liability of Employer
Section 81.006. Duty to Report
Section 81.007. Limited Immunity From Liability
Section 81.008. Admission of Evidence
Section 81.010. Injunctive Relief Against Governmental Units