Sec. 21.259. ATTORNEY'S FEES; COSTS. (a) In a proceeding under this chapter, 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 chapter, the court, in its discretion, may include reasonable expert fees.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 9.07(c), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Protection of Laborers
Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination
Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination
Subchapter F. Judicial Enforcement
Section 21.251. Civil Action by Commission
Section 21.252. Notice of Complainant's Right to File Civil Action
Section 21.253. Expedited Notice of Complainant's Right to File Civil Action
Section 21.254. Civil Action by Complainant
Section 21.255. Commission's Intervention in Civil Action by Complainant
Section 21.256. Statute of Limitations
Section 21.257. Assignment to Early Hearing
Section 21.258. Injunction; Equitable Relief
Section 21.2585. Compensatory and Punitive Damages
Section 21.259. Attorney's Fees; Costs
Section 21.260. Relief for Disabled Employee or Applicant