(a) In a proceeding under this chapter, 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.

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Terms Used In Texas Labor Code 21.259

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) In awarding costs and attorney’s fees in an action or a proceeding under this chapter, the court, in its discretion, may include reasonable expert fees.