Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 38.001 — RECOVERY OF ATTORNEY'S FEES

CP § 38.001Title 2. TRIAL, JUDGMENT, AND APPEAL · Part C. JUDGMENTS · Ch. 38. ATTORNEY'S FEES

Statute text

(a)In this section, "organization" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.002, Business Organizations Code.

(b)A person may recover reasonable attorney's fees from an individual or organization other than a quasi-governmental entity authorized to perform a function by state law, a religious organization, a charitable organization, or a charitable trust, in addition to the amount of a valid claim and costs, if the claim is for:

(1)rendered services;

(2)performed labor;

(3)furnished material;

(4)freight or express overcharges;

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Legislative history

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 665 (H.B. 1578), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.