Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to a class action against the state.
(b) This section applies to an action filed after June 30, 2017.
(c) Subject to the requirements of this chapter, a court shall not award attorney's fees without conducting a hearing.
(d) A hearing to determine the award of attorney's fees under this section may include:
(1) presentation of evidence;
(2) testimony of expert witnesses; and
(3) any other evidence the court requires to make its determination.