Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 2006.013. Requirements for Recovery

(a) In an administrative adjudicatory proceeding or a civil action resulting from a complaint issued by a state agency against a small business under the agency's administrative or regulatory functions, the small business may be awarded reasonable attorney fees and court costs if:

(b) For purposes of this section, a small business prevails in a proceeding or action if there is not:

(c) A small business may not recover under this subchapter if the parties have executed a settlement agreement that, while not stipulating liability or violation, requires the small business to take corrective action or pay a monetary sum.