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Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 118.001 Definitions
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Sec. 118.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Open-enrollment charter school" has the meaning assigned by Section 5.001, Education Code. (2) "Professional school employee" includes: (A) a superintendent or administrator serving as educational leader and chief executive officer…
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 118.002 Liability
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Sec. 118.002. LIABILITY. (a) A public school that is grossly negligent or reckless, or engages in intentional misconduct, in hiring, supervising, or employing a professional school employee is liable for an act or omission that is committed by the employee against a student enrol…
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 118.003 Damages
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Sec. 118.003. DAMAGES. A claimant who prevails in an action under this chapter shall be awarded actual damages in a maximum amount of $500,000 for each claimant. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 949 (H.B. 4623), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 118.004 Court Costs and Attorney'S Fees
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Sec. 118.004. COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. A party who prevails in an action under this chapter is entitled to: (1) court costs; and (2) reasonable and necessary attorney's fees. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 949 (H.B. 4623), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.