Sec. 53.156. COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. In any proceeding to foreclose a lien or to enforce a claim against a bond issued under Subchapter H, I, or J or in any proceeding to declare that any lien or claim is invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, the court shall award costs and reasonable attorney's fees as are equitable and just. With respect to a lien or claim arising out of a residential construction contract, the court is not required to order the property owner to pay costs and attorney's fees under this section.
Added by Acts 1984, 68th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 18, Sec. 4(a), eff. Oct. 2, 1984. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1138, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 51 (S.B. 539), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Exempt Property and Liens
Chapter 53 - Mechanic's, Contractor's, or Materialman's Lien
Subchapter G. Release and Foreclosure; Action on Claim
Section 53.151. Enforcement of Remedies Against Money Due Original Contractor or Subcontractor
Section 53.152. Release of Claim or Lien
Section 53.153. Defense of Actions
Section 53.155. Transfer of Property Sold
Section 53.156. Costs and Attorney's Fees
Section 53.157. Discharge of Lien
Section 53.158. Period for Bringing Suit to Foreclose Lien
Section 53.159. Obligation to Furnish Information
Section 53.160. Summary Motion to Remove Invalid or Unenforceable Lien