State v. J. Grady Brown, Jr.

OPINION

LEE ANN DAUPHINOT, Justice.

This case arises out of a condemnation proceeding filed December 23, 1993 in which the State acquired a portion of land owned by Appellee J. Grady Brown. The State appeals, arguing that the trial court abused its discretion by awarding attorney’s fees and expenses to Brown. Because we hold that the trial court did not abuse its discretion by awarding attorney’s fees and expenses under section 21.0195 of the Texas Property Code, 1 we affirm the trial court’s judgment.

Brief Facts

In December 1993, the State filed a petition for condemnation seeking to condemn…