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TX HB1964

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Spiller

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new right of action allowing persons aggrieved by a political subdivision's enforcement of governmental requirements that violate Chapter 251 of the Agriculture Code to sue for declaratory or injunctive relief

  • Permits prevailing parties in such lawsuits to recover court costs and reasonable attorney's fees from the political subdivision

  • Applies only to causes of action that accrue on or after the effective date of the Act

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative approval, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to equitable relief from the enforcement of certain governmental requirements that affect agricultural operations.

Civil Remedies & Liabilities

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Livestock3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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