Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code - CIV PRAC & REM § 27.009. Damages and Costs

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), if the court orders dismissal of a legal action under this chapter, the court:

(b) If the court finds that a motion to dismiss filed under this chapter is frivolous or solely intended to delay, the court may award court costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the responding party.

(c) If the court orders dismissal of a compulsory counterclaim under this chapter, the court may award to the moving party reasonable attorney's fees incurred in defending against the counterclaim if the court finds that the counterclaim is frivolous or solely intended for delay.