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TX HB3060

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Spiller

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Texas Attorney General to bring civil antitrust actions on behalf of individuals and governmental entities for business or property injuries caused by violations of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act

  • Requires the Attorney General to provide written notice to governmental entities before filing suit on their behalf, with entities having 30 days to formally withdraw authorization through their governing body

  • Allows successful plaintiffs to recover actual damages, interest from date of service through judgment, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees; treble damages apply when unlawful conduct is found willful or flagrant

  • Defines "governmental entity" broadly to include the state and all its agencies, political subdivisions (counties, cities, school districts, special districts), and municipal or public corporations

  • Permits the state to retain from any recovery an amount equal to investigation and prosecution expenses for deposit into the general revenue fund; applies only to causes of action accruing on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to actions brought by the attorney general on behalf of certain persons under the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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