Civil Remedies & Liabilities

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to civil liability of a local government for failure to comply with an immigration detainer. [HB-764] [Immigration ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to civil liability of a local government for failure to comply with an immigration detainer.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew F. Shaheen Read First Time on 03/01/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases. [HB-744] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jessica Cristina Farrar Read First Time on 05/18/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action. [HB-742] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Rights ]
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alma A. Allen Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 04/24/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to liability limits in a health care liability claim. [HB-719] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Relating to liability limits in a health care liability claim.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Wu Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/28/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the occurrence on certain premises of certain activities that may constitute a common nuisance. [HB-715] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the occurrence on certain premises of certain activities that may constitute a common nuisance.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Wu Read First Time on 05/10/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state. [SB-380] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles J. Schwertner Co-author Authorized on 03/20/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader. [SB-24] [Religion ]
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Drew Springer Signed By The Governor on 05/19/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties. [SB-368] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Environmental ]
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sylvia Garcia Read First Time on 05/05/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional. [HJR-45] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Schofield Considered In Calendars on 05/05/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the consequences of the possession of illegal synthetic cannabinoids on a holder of or applicant for certain alcoholic beverage licenses and liability of a person who provides, sells, or serves a synthetic cannabinoid to another person. [SB-341] [Cannabis ] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the consequences of the possession of illegal synthetic cannabinoids on a holder of or applicant for certain alcoholic beverage licenses and liability of a person who provides, sells, or serves a synthetic cannabinoid to another person.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Effective On 9/1/17 on 06/09/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the liability of a person who allows handguns to be carried on property owned, leased, or managed by the person. [HB-606] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the liability of a person who allows handguns to be carried on property owned, leased, or managed by the person.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Drew Springer Committee Report Distributed on 05/02/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. [SB-296] [Disabilities ]
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa Read First Time on 01/30/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the liability of first responders who provide roadside assistance. [HB-590] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Relating to the liability of first responders who provide roadside assistance.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Drew Springer Signed By The Governor on 06/15/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the civil liability of certain persons in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the premises of a business or apartment complex. [HB-556] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Housing ] [Small Business ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the civil liability of certain persons in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the premises of a business or apartment complex.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cecil Bell Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/28/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the liability of a business that allows handguns to be carried on the business's premises. [HB-497] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Public Safety ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the liability of a business that allows handguns to be carried on the business's premises.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Lang Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/28/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities. [HB-487] [Recreation ]
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Placed On Local, Consent, And Res. Calendar on 05/12/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals from a motor vehicle. [HB-478] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals from a motor vehicle.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Victoria Neave Signed By The Governor on 06/12/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. [HB-473] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Healthcare ]
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Villalba Read First Time on 05/12/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim. [HB-451] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Brandon Creighton Signed By The Governor on 06/15/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the business premises. [HB-447] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Public Safety ] [Consumer Protection ] [Law Enforcement ] [Small Business ]
Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the business premises.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cecil Bell Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/28/2017

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