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TX SB1035
Bill
Status
5/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Sparks
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AI Summary
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Owners, operators, or lessees of agricultural operations may bring legal action against political subdivisions that enforce governmental requirements in violation of Chapter 251 of the Agriculture Code or Section 36, Article I of the Texas Constitution
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Aggrieved agricultural operators can seek declaratory and injunctive relief to block enforcement of the governmental requirement
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Prevailing parties in such lawsuits are entitled to mandatory court costs and reasonable attorney's fees
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Applies only to causes of action that accrue on or after the effective date of the Act
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Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise 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
Effective immediately
5/19/2025