Tex. Education Code § 11.161
This is the official text of Tex. Education Code § 11.161, part of Texas’s Education Code — governs public schools and universities in Texas.
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§ 11.161. FRIVOLOUS SUIT OR PROCEEDING.
Official statutory text
(a) In a civil suit or administrative proceeding brought under state law or rules against an independent school district or an officer of an independent school district acting under color of office, the court or another person authorized to make decisions regarding the proceeding may award costs and reasonable attorney's fees if:
(1) the court or other authorized person finds that the suit or proceeding is frivolous, unreasonable, and without foundation; and
(2) the suit or proceeding is dismissed or judgment is for the defendant.
(b) This section does not apply to a civil suit or administrative proceeding brought under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1400 et seq.). A civil suit or administrative proceeding described by this subsection is governed by the attorney's fees provisions under 20 U.S.C. Section 1415.
(c) This section does not apply to a proceeding regarding a grievance filed under the grievance procedure established by the board of trustees of a school district under Section 26.011.
(1) the court or other authorized person finds that the suit or proceeding is frivolous, unreasonable, and without foundation; and
(2) the suit or proceeding is dismissed or judgment is for the defendant.
(b) This section does not apply to a civil suit or administrative proceeding brought under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1400 et seq.). A civil suit or administrative proceeding described by this subsection is governed by the attorney's fees provisions under 20 U.S.C. Section 1415.
(c) This section does not apply to a proceeding regarding a grievance filed under the grievance procedure established by the board of trustees of a school district under Section 26.011.
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