By: Johnson of Dallas H.B. No. 3695
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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.