TITLE: Relating to recovery of attorney's fees.

SUMMARY: Relating to recovery of attorney's fees.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to recovery of attorney's fees. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 38.001, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE, is amended by amending 38.001 to read as follows: Sec. 38.001. RECOVERY OF ATTORNEY'S FEES. A person may recover reasonable attorney's fees from an individual or,corporation,limited liability company, limited partnership,or any other type of corporate entity in addition to the amount of a valid claim and costs, if the claim is for: (1) rendered services; (2) performed labor; (3) furnished material; (4) freight or express overcharges; (5) lost or damaged freight or express; (6) killed or injured stock; (7) a sworn account; or (8) an oral or written contract. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.