Texas Statutes
§ 38.001 — RECOVERY OF ATTORNEY'S FEES.
Texas § 38.001
JurisdictionTexas
Code CPCivil Practice and Remedies Code
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Bluebook
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code Code Ann. § 38.001 (2026).
Text
Sec. 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.
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Legislative History
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 665 (H.B. 1578 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Nearby Sections
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§ 38.001
RECOVERY OF ATTORNEY'S FEES.§ 38.003
PRESUMPTION.§ 38.004
JUDICIAL NOTICE.§ 38.005
LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION.§ 38.006
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