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TX HB2966
Bill
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Morgan Meyer
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 27.009(a) of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, which governs attorney's fee awards under Texas's anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) statute
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Changes the language for mandatory attorney's fee awards from fees "incurred in" defending against a legal action to fees "for" defending against the legal action when a court dismisses a case under this chapter
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Courts must still award court costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the moving party when dismissing a SLAPP suit, and may award additional sanctions to deter similar frivolous lawsuits
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Applies only to actions filed on or after September 1, 2025; cases filed before that date remain governed by existing law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
5/15/2025