A claimant can, in the right circumstances, be granted security for costs against a defendant even where the defendant is not bringing a counterclaim. See Section 118.131, Texas Local Government Code.An application can only be made once proceedings have been commenced and should be made promptly and as early in the proceedings as possible. The defendant applied to the court for an order requiring the plaintiff to post security for costs. FEMA providing Public Assistance funding for eligible contract costs. This schedule separates the fees for filing of pleadings; issuance of citations, notices and writs;. The President's Executive Order (E. The Inflation Reduction Act Lowers OutofPocket Prescription Drug Costs. All federal Urban Search and Rescue Teams have been released after completing missions in southern and eastern parts of the state.