Texas Statutes
§ 56B.301 — AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES.
Texas § 56B.301
JurisdictionTexas
Code CRCode of Criminal Procedure
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Bluebook
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure Code Ann. § 56B.301 (2026).
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Art. 56B.301. AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES.
(a)As part of an order, the attorney general shall determine and award reasonable attorney's fees commensurate with legal services rendered, to be paid by the state to the attorney representing the claimant or victim.
(b)Attorney's fees may be denied on a finding that the claim or appeal is frivolous.
(c)An award of attorney's fees is in addition to an award of compensation.
(d)Attorney's fees may not be paid to an attorney of a claimant or victim unless an award is made to the claimant or victim.
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Legislative History
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173 ), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.
Nearby Sections
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§ 56B.001
SHORT TITLE.§ 56B.002
LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT.§ 56B.003
DEFINITIONS.§ 56B.0035
CRIMINALLY INJURIOUS CONDUCT.§ 56B.004
ADMINISTRATION; RULES.§ 56B.005
ANNUAL REPORT.§ 56B.006
PUBLIC NOTICE.§ 56B.051
APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION.§ 56B.052
PERIOD FOR FILING APPLICATION.§ 56B.053
REPORTING OF OFFENSE REQUIRED.§ 56B.056
HEARINGS AND PREHEARING CONFERENCES.§ 56B.057
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Bluebook (online)
Texas § 56B.301, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/tx/CR/56B.301.