Private Cause of Action

Sec. 509.152. PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), this chapter may not be construed as providing a basis for, or being subject to, a private right of action for a violation of this chapter. (b) If a digital service provider violates this chapter, the parent or guardian of a known minor affected by that violation may bring a cause of action seeking: (1) a declaratory judgment under Chapter 37, Civil Practice and Remedies Code; or (2) an injunction against the digital service provider. (c) A court may not certify an action brought under this section as a class action. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 795 (H.B. 18), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2024.