Sec. 431.167. ATTORNEY'S FEES; COSTS    


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  • (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 , Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011.