Sec. 105.003. MOTION OF FRIVOLOUS CLAIM. (a) To recover under Section 105.002, the party must file a written motion alleging that the agency's claim is frivolous. The motion may be filed at any time after the filing of the pleadings in which the agency's cause of action is alleged.
(b) The motion must set forth the facts that justify the party's claim.
(c) The motion must state that if the action is dismissed or judgment is awarded to the party, the party intends to submit a motion to the court to recover fees, expenses, and reasonable attorney's fees.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 504 (S.B. 27), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 5 - Governmental Liability
Chapter 105 - Frivolous Claim or Regulatory Action by State Agency
Section 105.002. Recovery of Fees, Expenses, and Attorney's Fees for Frivolous Claim
Section 105.003. Motion of Frivolous Claim
Section 105.004. Payment of Costs
Section 105.005. Recovery of Attorney's Fees and Costs in Frivolous Regulatory Action