Tex. Civ. Practice & Remedies Code Section 86.004
Claimant Liable for Court Costs and Fees and Attorney’s Fees

A claimant who is barred from recovery under this chapter is liable to the person against whom the claim is brought for court costs and fees and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in defending against the claim.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 604, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995. Renumbered from Civil Practice and Remedies Code Sec. 87.004 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 31.01(8), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Source: Section 86.004 — Claimant Liable for Court Costs and Fees and Attorney's Fees, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.­86.­htm#86.­004 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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