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TX HB2988
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mano DeAyala
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 27 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code (Texas Citizens Participation Act/anti-SLAPP law) by adding Section 27.0091 to allow courts to award costs and reasonable attorney's fees "as are equitable and just" in covered legal actions
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Repeals existing Sections 27.007 and 27.009, which currently govern additional findings and sanctions, as well as mandatory attorney's fees awards to successful movants under the anti-SLAPP statute
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Changes the attorney's fees framework from mandatory awards to successful parties under current law to discretionary awards based on equitable considerations
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Applies only to actions filed on or after the effective date; cases filed before remain governed by prior law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the award of costs and attorney's fees in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Last Action
Left pending in committee
4/23/2025