Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 38.001

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 38.001 - Recovery of Attorney's Fees

(a) In this section, "organization" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.002, Business Organizations Code.

(b) A person may recover reasonable attorney's fees from an individual or organization other than a quasi-governmental entity authorized to perform a function by state law, a religious organization, a charitable organization, or a charitable trust, in addition to the amount of a valid claim and costs, if the claim is for:

(1) rendered services;

(2) performed labor;

(3) furnished material;

(4) freight or express overcharges;

(5) lost or damaged freight or express;

(6) killed or injured stock;

(7) a sworn account; or

(8) an oral or written contract.

Tex. Civ. Prac. and Rem. Code § 38.001

Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 665,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2021, op. applies only to an award of attorney's fees in an action commenced on or after the effective date of this Act.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1985.