Sec. 91.406. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND MINIMUM AWARD. If a suit is filed to collect proceeds and interest under this subchapter, the court shall include in any final judgment in favor of the plaintiff an award of:
(1) reasonable attorney's fees; and
(2) if the actual damages to the plaintiff are less than $200, an additional amount so that the total amount of damages equals $200.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1011, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas
Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable
Subchapter J. Payment for Proceeds of Sale
Section 91.402. Time for Payment of Proceeds
Section 91.403. Payment of Interest on Late Payments
Section 91.404. Nonpayment of Oil and Gas Proceeds or Interest
Section 91.406. Attorney's Fees and Minimum Award
Section 91.407. Notice of Change of Payor
Section 91.408. Information for Payees of Proceeds of Production From Certain Gas Wells