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Tex. Prop. Code § 5.006 : PROPERTY CODE — CONVEYANCES — CONVEYANCES — GENERAL PROVISIONS — Attorney's Fees in Breach of Restrictive Covenant Action

(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.
(b) To determine reasonable attorney's fees, the court shall consider:
(1) the time and labor required;
(2) the novelty and difficulty of the questions;
(3) the expertise, reputation, and ability of the attorney; and
(4) any other factor.

Tex. Prop. Code § 5.006

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