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Tex. Labor Code § 21.259

ATTORNEY'S FEES; COSTS

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Tex. Labor Code § 21.259, ATTORNEY'S FEES; COSTS, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/686242
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(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.