§ 27.0031. FRIVOLOUS SUIT; HARASSMENT.

TexasStatutes

Ask Donna

How this section applies to your facts.

TX Code › Code pr › Chapter 27 › Section 27.0031

This text was captured on Aug 14, 2026. It is a snapshot, not a live feed, so check the official code before relying on it.

Text

A party who files a suit under this chapter that is groundless and brought in bad faith or for purposes of harassment is liable to the defendant for reasonable and necessary attorney's fees and court costs.

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.

A word about cookies

We need a few to keep you signed in and the library working. The rest help us see which pages people use and where they get stuck. They stay off unless you say yes.

§ 27.0031. FRIVOLOUS SUIT; HARASSMENT. · Tex. Property Code § 27.0031 | Frix