Tex. Codes » Family Code · TITLE 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · SUBTITLE A. GENERAL PROVISIONS · CHAPTER 106. COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES
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Tex. Fam. Code § 106.001 (2026)

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Sec. 106.001. COSTS. The court may award costs in a suit or motion under this title and in a habeas corpus proceeding.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 15, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 34 cases (9 in the last 5 years), 1996–2024 · leading case: Kirk Brand Coburn v. Janet Moreland, 433 S.W.3d 809 (Tex. App.—Austin 2014).
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Kirk Brand Coburn v. Janet Moreland, 433 S.W.3d 809 (Tex. App.—Austin 2014). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Fam.Code §§ 106.001 (award of costs), .”
in the Interest of J.D., a Child, 436 S.W.3d 105 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014). “In sum, considering the relevant factors under the appropriate standards of review, we hold that the evidence presented at trial and summarized above is legally and factually sufficient to support the trial court’s finding by clear and convincing evidence that termination of the…”
in the Interest of E.R.C., a Minor Child, 496 S.W.3d 270 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2016). “Although she concedes that the trial court may award attorney fees in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, see Tex. Fam.Code Ann. §§ 106.001, 106.002 (West 2014), she argues that the award of attorney fees in this case was unreasonable.”
in the Interest of E.A.F., Child, 424 S.W.3d 742 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014). “See Tex. Fam.Code § 106.001(2); Holley, 544 S.”
Diaz v. Diaz, 350 S.W.3d 251 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2011). “708 (West 2006); Tex. Fam.Code Ann. §§ 106.001, 106.002 (West 2008); see also Neal v.”
in the Interest of C.H.C & S.M.C., 396 S.W.3d 33 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2013). “See Tex. Fam.Code Ann. §§ 106.001, .002 (West 2008).”
Farish v. Farish, 921 S.W.2d 538 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 1996). “Reasonable attorney’s fees may be awarded as costs in any suit affecting the parent-child relationship.”
In re Clark, 977 S.W.2d 152 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1998). “See Tex.Fam.Code Ann. §§ 106.001, 106.002 (Vernon 1996 & Supp.”
In re Clark, 984 S.W.2d 644 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1998). · cites it 2× “See TEX. FAM.CODE ANN. §§ 106.001, 106.002 (Vernon 1996 & Supp.”
Carlson v. Carlson, 983 S.W.2d 304 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1998). “” TEX. FAM. CODE ANN. § 106.001 (Vernon Supp.”
Daniel Caldwell v. Jennifer Garfutt, No. 03-14-00019-CV (Tex. App.—Austin Jan. 7, 2016). “See Tex. Fam. Code §§ 106.001 (authorizing court to award costs in suit affecting parent-child relationship), .”
in the Interest of D.M.M., Child, No. 14-16-00664-CV, 2017 WL 61847 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] Jan. 5, 2017). “See Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 106.001 (2). We overrule Mother’s and Father’s sole issues on appeal.”
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Tex. Fam. Code § 106.001(2): 4 cases
in the Interest of J.D., a Child, 436 S.W.3d 105 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014). “In sum, considering the relevant factors under the appropriate standards of review, we hold that the evidence presented at trial and summarized above is legally and factually sufficient to support the trial court’s finding by clear and convincing evidence that termination of the…”
in the Interest of E.A.F., Child, 424 S.W.3d 742 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014). “See Tex. Fam.Code § 106.001(2); Holley, 544 S.”
in the Interest of M.F &.L.B., Child., No. 05-19-00256-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas Aug. 2, 2019).
in the Interest of R.E.T.R. & D.D.R., Jr., Child., No. 14-13-00640-CV, 2013 WL 6506689 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] Dec. 10, 2013).
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