Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 56B.301 – Award of Attorney’s Fees
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(a) As part of an order, the attorney general shall determine and award reasonable attorney’s fees commensurate with legal services rendered, to be paid by the state to the attorney representing the claimant or victim.
(b) Attorney’s fees may be denied on a finding that the claim or appeal is frivolous.
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 56B.301
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
(c) An award of attorney’s fees is in addition to an award of compensation.
(d) Attorney’s fees may not be paid to an attorney of a claimant or victim unless an award is made to the claimant or victim.