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TX HB1744

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mitch Little

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 33.002 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to add a new exemption from proportionate responsibility rules

  • Excludes claims for "controlling person or aider liability" under Section 4008.055 of the Texas Government Code from Chapter 33's proportionate responsibility framework

  • Controlling persons and material aiders under the Texas Securities Act would face full personal liability rather than having damages allocated among multiple defendants

  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the personal liability of control persons and material aiders under the Texas Securities Act; excluding claims from proportionate responsibility under Chapter 33 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

Financial

Last Action

Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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