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TX SB2954

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brent Hagenbuch

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 38.002 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to add a new disclosure requirement for plaintiffs seeking attorney's fees

  • Requires claimants to disclose whether their attorney received compensation from another party (third-party funding) to represent them in the civil action

  • Applies to civil actions where plaintiffs are seeking to recover attorney's fees from defendants

  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the requirements for Plaintiffs to be awarded attorney's fees in a civil action.

Civil Remedies & Liabilities

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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