Civil Remedies & Liabilities

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to remedies in certain taxpayer suits against the state. [HB-2669] [Taxes ]
Relating to remedies in certain taxpayer suits against the state.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Hugh Shine Placed On General State Calendar on 05/01/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the personal liability of certain elected officials under local government programs to fund water and energy savings improvements through assessments. [HB-2654] [Energy ] [Water ] [Finance ]
Relating to the personal liability of certain elected officials under local government programs to fund water and energy savings improvements through assessments.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jane Nelson Signed By The Governor on 06/15/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the remedies available to a person to abate a public nuisance in a municipality. [HB-2631] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ] [Community Development ]
Relating to the remedies available to a person to abate a public nuisance in a municipality.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold V. Dutton Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/18/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to civil liability of a person who produces, distributes, sells, or provides or aids in the production, distribution, sale, or provision of certain synthetic substances to another person for damages caused by the other person and to certain actions and investigations under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. [HB-2612] [Consumer Protection ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to civil liability of a person who produces, distributes, sells, or provides or aids in the production, distribution, sale, or provision of certain synthetic substances to another person for damages caused by the other person and to certain actions and investigations under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Huffman Signed By The Governor on 06/15/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the award of damages in a private action involving health benefits for certain prohibited acts or practices by an insurer. [HB-2620] [Healthcare ] [Insurance ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the award of damages in a private action involving health benefits for certain prohibited acts or practices by an insurer.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sergio Munoz Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/25/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the civil jurisdiction of a justice court. [HB-2573] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of a justice court.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terry Wilson Read First Time on 03/27/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to limiting the liability of certain healthcare providers. [SB-1157] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to limiting the liability of certain healthcare providers.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Co-author Authorized on 03/27/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. [SB-1151] [Education ] [Human Rights ]
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Read First Time on 05/18/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to rules adopted by the Texas Supreme Court to promote the expedited resolution of a civil action. [HB-2574] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to rules adopted by the Texas Supreme Court to promote the expedited resolution of a civil action.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andrew S. Murr Committee Report Distributed on 05/02/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. [HB-2527] [Education ] [Human Rights ]
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Briscoe Cain Read First Time on 03/23/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to civil suits brought by local governments or certain other persons for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. [HB-2533] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Air Quality ] [Public Health ]
Relating to civil suits brought by local governments or certain other persons for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Craig Estes Signed By The Governor on 06/15/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous regulatory actions by state agencies. [HB-2516] [Law Enforcement ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous regulatory actions by state agencies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Travis Clardy Read First Time on 03/23/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to approval by the comptroller of public accounts of certain contingent fee legal services contracts entered into by public agencies. [HB-2476] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to approval by the comptroller of public accounts of certain contingent fee legal services contracts entered into by public agencies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sarah Davis Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 04/24/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases. [HB-2457] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Morgan Meyer Comte Report Filed With Committee Coordinator on 05/02/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the certificate of merit required for certain civil actions against certain licensed or registered professionals. [HB-2422] [Consumer Protection ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the certificate of merit required for certain civil actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Schofield Committee Report Distributed on 04/19/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the award of damages in certain civil actions against certain entities regulated under the Insurance Code. [HB-2394] [Insurance ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the award of damages in certain civil actions against certain entities regulated under the Insurance Code.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Yvonne Davis Read First Time on 03/20/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to service of process in this state. [HB-2412] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to service of process in this state.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Schofield Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 05/02/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to benefits offered to purchasers by builders of new residences. [HB-2385] [Housing ] [Real Estate ] [Construction ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to benefits offered to purchasers by builders of new residences.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Leach Read First Time on 03/20/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to common nuisances. [HB-2359] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Relating to common nuisances.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Victoria Neave Signed By The Governor on 06/14/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to prerequisites to asserting certain claims arising from certain construction defects. [HB-2343] [Construction ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to prerequisites to asserting certain claims arising from certain construction defects.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Daniel Workman Placed On General State Calendar on 05/09/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0