Section 437.417 - Attorney's Fees; Costs(a) In a proceeding under this subchapter, 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 subchapter, the court, in its discretion, may include reasonable expert fees.Tex. Gov't. Code § 437.417
Renumbered from Tex. Gov't. Code § 431.167 by Acts 2013, Texas Acts of the 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1217,Sec. 1.03, eff. 9/1/2013.Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1281, Sec. 3, eff. 6/17/2011.