Sec. 231.211. AWARD OF COST AGAINST NONPREVAILING PARTY IN TITLE IV-D CASE. (a) At the conclusion of a Title IV-D case, the court may assess attorney's fees and all court costs as authorized by law against the nonprevailing party, except that the court may not assess those amounts against the Title IV-D agency or a private attorney or political subdivision that has entered into a contract under this chapter or any party to whom the agency has provided services under this chapter. Such fees and costs may not exceed reasonable and necessary costs as determined by the court.
(b) The clerk of the court may take any action necessary to collect any fees or costs assessed under this section.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Subtitle D - Administrative Services
Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services
Subchapter C. Payment of Fees and Costs
Section 231.202. Authorized Costs and Fees in Title Iv-D Cases
Section 231.2025. Contingency Fees
Section 231.203. State Exemption From Bond Not Affected
Section 231.204. Prohibited Fees in Title Iv-D Cases
Section 231.205. Limitations on Liability of Attorney General for Authorized Fees and Costs
Section 231.206. Restriction on Fees for Child Support or Registry Services in Title Iv-D Cases
Section 231.207. Method of Billing for Allowable Fees
Section 231.208. Agreements for Reimbursement in Lieu of Fees
Section 231.209. Payment for Services Not Affected by This Subchapter
Section 231.210. Authority to Pay Litigation Expenses
Section 231.211. Award of Cost Against Nonprevailing Party in Title Iv-D Case