# Tex. Property Code § 27.0031: FRIVOLOUS SUIT; HARASSMENT

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C27_S27.0031

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Property Code § 27.0031
- **Heading:** FRIVOLOUS SUIT; HARASSMENT
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 27 / Section 27.0031

## 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.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Property Code § 27.001 § 27.001. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C27_S27.001.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 27.002 § 27.002. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C27_S27.002.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 27.003 § 27.003. LIABILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C27_S27.003.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 27.004 § 27.004. NOTICE AND OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C27_S27.004.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 27.005 § 27.005. LIMITATIONS ON EFFECT OF CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C27_S27.005.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 27.006 § 27.006. CAUSATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C27_S27.006.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 27.007 § 27.007. DISCLOSURE STATEMENT REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C27_S27.007.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 27.008 § 27.008. EFFECT OF ARBITRATION ON LIMITATIONS PERIOD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C27_S27.008.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 27.009 § 27.009. NO WAIVER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C27_S27.009.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 27.0031 § 27.0031. FRIVOLOUS SUIT; HARASSMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C27_S27.0031.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 27.0041 § 27.0041. MEDIATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C27_S27.0041.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 27.0042 § 27.0042. CONDITIONAL SALE TO BUILDER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C27_S27.0042.md)

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