Sec. 437.417. ATTORNEY'S FEES; COSTS. (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 (H.B. 1178), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Subchapter K, Chapter 431 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1217 (S.B. 1536), Sec. 1.03, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans
Subchapter I. Administrative Review and Judicial Enforcement
Section 437.402. Filing of Complaint; Form and Content; Service
Section 437.403. Alternative Dispute Resolution
Section 437.404. Investigation by Commission
Section 437.405. Lack of Reasonable Cause; Dismissal of Complaint
Section 437.406. Determination of Reasonable Cause; Review by Panel
Section 437.407. Resolution by Informal Methods
Section 437.408. Notice of Dismissal or Unresolved Complaint
Section 437.409. Temporary Injunctive Relief
Section 437.410. Civil Action by Commission
Section 437.411. Notice of Complainant's Right to File Civil Action
Section 437.412. Civil Action by Complainant
Section 437.413. Commission's Intervention in Civil Action by Complainant
Section 437.414. Assignment to Early Hearing
Section 437.415. Injunction; Equitable Relief
Section 437.416. Compensatory and Punitive Damages
Section 437.417. Attorney's Fees; Costs