# Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 86.004: CLAIMANT LIABLE FOR COURT COSTS AND FEES AND ATTORNEY'S FEES

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccp_C86_S86.004

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 86.004
- **Heading:** CLAIMANT LIABLE FOR COURT COSTS AND FEES AND ATTORNEY'S FEES
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 86 / Section 86.004

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 86.001 § 86.001. DEFINITION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccp_C86_S86.001.md)
- [Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 86.002 § 86.002. RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR INJURY TO CONVICTED PERSON PROHIBITED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccp_C86_S86.002.md)
- [Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 86.003 § 86.003. DERIVATIVE CLAIMS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccp_C86_S86.003.md)
- [Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 86.004 § 86.004. CLAIMANT LIABLE FOR COURT COSTS AND FEES AND ATTORNEY'S FEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccp_C86_S86.004.md)
- [Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 86.005 § 86.005. CERTAIN TRAFFIC LAW VIOLATIONS EXCLUDED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccp_C86_S86.005.md)
- [Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 86.006 § 86.006. CONVICTED PERSON.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccp_C86_S86.006.md)
- [Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 86.007 § 86.007. APPLICABILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccp_C86_S86.007.md)

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