Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 2966 revises the award of attorney’s fees in lawsuits involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights. It mandates that courts award reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs to defendants when a lawsuit is dismissed under the Texas Citizens Participation Act, which protects free speech, petition, and association rights. The bill also clarifies that courts may impose sanctions to deter similar lawsuits.
Author
Morgan Meyer
Contact the Author
Rep. Morgan Meyer
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0367
Capitol Office:
CAP GN.8
E-Mail:
