Dallas County Child Welfare Unit of the Texas Department of Human Services v. Black

OPINION

THOMAS, Justice.

In this appeal arising out of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship (SAPCR), the dispositive issue is whether Teresa Black (Mother) is entitled to recover her attorney’s fees and expenses under chapter 105 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code against the Dallas County Child Welfare Unit of the Texas Department of Human Services (the Department). For the reasons stated herein, we conclude that the trial court erred in awarding judgment m favor of Mother. Accordingly, we sustain the first point of error, reverse the trial court’s judgment, and render…