Can I get a finder's fee for bringing a deal to a CRE broker?

[Sam G.]

I have a friend (buyer) from out of state who wants to make a large purchase (mutli $MM) in Commercial Real Estate. I know of a competent CRE broker, so if I bring this buyer to to this broker, can the broker pay me a finder's fee or any other form of monetary compensation legally in Texas? I would expect that this buyer will bring recurring business to this broker as he is an active investor and I do feel that the broker should compensate me.

Is there a legal way to do this?