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TX SB1516
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathan Johnson
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 27.009(a) of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, which governs Texas's anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) statute
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Changes the language for attorney's fees 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 the anti-SLAPP chapter
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Maintains existing provisions allowing courts to award sanctions against parties who bring frivolous lawsuits targeting constitutional rights such as free speech
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Applies only to legal 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 attorney's fees in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
3/6/2025