Texas Statutes
§ 21.259 — ATTORNEY'S FEES; COSTS.
Texas § 21.259
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Tex. Labor Code Code Ann. § 21.259 (2026).
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Sec. 21.259. ATTORNEY'S FEES; COSTS.
(a)In a proceeding under this chapter, a court may allow the prevailing party, other than the commission, a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs.
(b)The state, a state agency, or a political subdivision is liable for costs, including attorney's fees, to the same extent as a private person.
(c)In awarding costs and attorney's fees in an action or a proceeding under this chapter, the court, in its discretion, may include reasonable expert fees.
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Legislative History
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 9.07(c), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Nearby Sections
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§ 21.001
PURPOSES.§ 21.0015
TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION.§ 21.002
DEFINITIONS.§ 21.0021
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN DEFINITIONS.§ 21.0022
FRANCHISORS EXCLUDED.§ 21.0035
CIVILIAN WORKFORCE COMPOSITION.§ 21.005
CONSTRUCTION WITH OTHER LAWS.§ 21.008
LIMITED SEVERABILITY.§ 21.009
JOINDER OF COMMISSION.§ 21.051
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