Sec. 5.006. ATTORNEY'S FEES IN BREACH OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT ACTION

1. (a) In an action based on breach of a restrictive covenant pertaining to real property, the court shall allow to a prevailing party who asserted the action reasonable attorney's fees in addition to the party's costs and claim.

2. (b) To determine reasonable attorney's fees, the court shall consider:

   1. (1) the time and labor required;
   2. (2) the novelty and difficulty of the questions;
   3. (3) the expertise, reputation, and ability of the attorney; and
   4. (4) any other factor.

Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3481, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.