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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code - CIV PRAC & REM § 38.001. Recovery of Attorney's Fees

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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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