Texas § GV.437.417 - ATTORNEY'S FEES
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§ GV.437.417. ATTORNEY'S FEES
ATTORNEY'S FEES; COSTS. (a) In a proceeding under this subchapter, a court may allow the prevailing party, other than the commission, a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs. (b) The state, a state agency, or a political subdivision is liable for costs, including attorney's fees, to the same extent as a private person. (c) In awarding costs and attorney's fees in an action or a proceeding under this subchapter, the court, in its discretion, may include reasonable expert fees. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1281 (H.B. 1178 ), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011. Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Subchapter K, Chapter 431 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1217 (S.B. 1536 ), Sec. 1.03, eff. September 1, 2013.
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