Section 1804.205 - Suit on Bond(a) A person injured by a violation of this chapter may bring an action or join an action brought by the state to recover against a bond filed under this chapter.(b) The court may assess costs of litigation and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by a plaintiff other than the state or by a defendant who substantially prevails.(c) In an action brought by a private plaintiff and the state under this chapter, if the amount claimed exceeds the amount of the bond, money derived from a bond forfeiture first applies to pay the private plaintiff's damages and attorney's fees, and any remaining amount is forfeited to the state.Tex. Occ. Code § 1804.205
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.