Tex. Civ. Practice & Remedies Code Section 30.021
Award of Attorney’s Fees in Relation to Certain Motions to Dismiss

In a civil proceeding, on a trial court’s granting or denial, in whole or in part, of a motion to dismiss filed under the rules adopted by the supreme court under Section 22.004 (Rules of Civil Procedure)(g), Government Code, the court may award costs and reasonable and necessary attorney’s fees to the prevailing party. This section does not apply to actions by or against the state, other governmental entities, or public officials acting in their official capacity or under color of law.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 203 (H.B. 274), Sec. 1.02, eff. September 1, 2011.

Amended by:

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 3300), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.

Source: Section 30.021 — Award of Attorney's Fees in Relation to Certain Motions to Dismiss, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.30.htm#30.021 (accessed May 4, 2024).

30.001
Instrument to Waive Service or Confess Judgment 30.002
Expiration of Judge’s Term 30.003
Legislative Continuance 30.004
Notice to Attorney General for Certain Suits 30.005
Religious Holy Day 30.006
Certain Law Enforcement Agency Records Not Subject to Discovery 30.007
Production of Financial Institution Records 30.008
Demand for Jury Trial in Justice Court 30.009
Mistrial in Justice Court or Municipal Court 30.010
Personal Identifying Information Privileged from Discovery by Inmate or Committed Person 30.011
Electronic Subpoena Application 30.012
Use of Communication Equipment in Certain Proceedings 30.013
Confidential Identity in Actions Involving Sexual Abuse of a Minor 30.014
Pleadings Must Contain Partial Identification Information 30.015
Provision of Current Address of Party in Civil Action 30.016
Recusal or Disqualification of Certain Judges 30.017
Claims Against Certain Judges 30.018
Court Clerk’s Execution Docket 30.021
Award of Attorney’s Fees in Relation to Certain Motions to Dismiss 30.022
Award of Attorney’s Fees in Actions Challenging Abortion Laws 30.0035
Personal Service of Process During Legislative Proceeding Prohibited

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 30.021’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 30.021 — Award of Attorney's Fees in Relation to Certain Motions to Dismiss, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.30.htm#30.021 (last accessed May 4, 2024).