HB 511 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the confidentiality of residential eviction case information.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Civil Procedure | Housing--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | SUPREME COURT
HB 891 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the use of expert testimony in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1450 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the confidentiality of eviction case information.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1561 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the decision of a court of appeals not to accept certain interlocutory appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 1823 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to certain documents or instruments purporting to convey real or personal property.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1920 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to policy-making authority of constables for the purpose of a federal civil rights action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Civil Procedure | Law Enforcement
HB 2331 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to requests to a municipality for production or certification of a record in certain civil actions; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2431 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to preparation of an appellate record in civil appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2488 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the burden of proof in certain ad valorem tax appeals.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2517 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the confidentiality of eviction case information for evictions related to a disaster declared by the governor.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | SUPREME COURT
HB 2735 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to security required before filing suit against a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 2850 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to discovery procedures for civil actions brought under the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--General | WITNESSES
HB 2879 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to venue in certain actions involving a contract for an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3079 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to a pilot program for the provision of free legal representation to certain indigent tenants in eviction suits.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 3403 88-0 (2023)
Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al.
Relating to court administration and costs; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Courts--Personnel | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 3664 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to removal of certain eviction case information from credit reports.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Courts--Civil Procedure | CREDIT REPORTS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 3750 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to venue and choice of law for certain actions involving censorship by social media platforms and to statutory damages in actions brought by social media users against social media platforms for prohibited censorship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3751 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to venue and choice of law for certain actions involving censorship by social media platforms.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3929 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the adoption by the Supreme Court of Texas of the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 4292 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the entitlement of persons not residing in this state to public information.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 4381 88-0 (2023)
Author: DeAyala, ManoSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the suspension of a money judgment pending appeal in a civil action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 4498 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to the transfer and statutory novation of insurance policies from a transferring insurer to an assuming insurer through an insurance business transfer plan; authorizing fees.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Courts--Civil Procedure | INSURANCE BUSINESS TRANSFER ACT | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
SB 569 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to requests to a municipality for production or certification of a record in certain civil actions; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1602 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to venue and choice of law for certain actions involving censorship by social media platforms.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 1603 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the decision of a court of appeals not to accept certain interlocutory appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 1612 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Orr, Angelia | et. al.
Relating to court administration and costs; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Child Support | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 1822 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the confidentiality of residential eviction case information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Civil Procedure | Housing--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | SUPREME COURT
SB 2051 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the provision of information to a party in an eviction suit regarding the party's right to appeal a judgment and procedures for appeal.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 2275 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the authority of the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt certain rules.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 148 88-3 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu
Relating to certain heat safety protections; providing administrative and civil penalties.
Filed
| ANTELMO RAMIREZ HEAT SAFETY ACT | Courts--Civil Procedure | HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION ADVISORY BOARD | Labor--Health & Safety | SIGNS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to civil liability of a commercial motor vehicle owner or operator, including the effect that changes to that liability have on commercial automobile insurance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| ACCIDENTS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the procedures and grounds for terminating the parent-child relationship, for taking possession of a child, and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 850 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the issuance of a protective order by default.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Courts--Civil Procedure | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 851 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the admission by a party of a material and substantial change of circumstances in a motion to modify an order in certain family law cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 852 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the powers, duties, and qualifications of an amicus attorney in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 853 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to orders for possession of and access to a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Parent & Child
HB 867 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a qualified domestic relations order for the payment of spousal maintenance and child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Civil Procedure | DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 1190 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a required court finding of abuse or neglect before an individual's name is added to the central child abuse or neglect registry.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Civil Procedure | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 1227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain procedures regarding court-ordered financial support for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Child Support
HB 1495 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging certain local laws or the failure of an officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain acts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Political Subdivisions
HB 1532 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a temporary abatement of evictions of residential tenants during a pandemic.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1647 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of eviction case information for evictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
House: Business & Industry
Received from the House
| Courts--Civil Procedure | COVID-19 | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | SUPREME COURT
HB 1895 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services and to reports of child abuse or neglect; creating a civil cause of action.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2952 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the calculation and enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2953 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the administration of and certain procedures under the Title IV-D program for child support enforcement.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support
HB 3036 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a temporary abatement of evictions for failure to pay rent during and after a disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 3692 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to preparation of an appellate record in civil and criminal appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 3972 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to security required before filing suit against a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 4208 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the effect and disregard of declarations for mental health treatment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the appeal of a party or attorney representing a party of a sanction issued by a court following a ruling on a motion to recuse.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries | SUPREME COURT
HB 4267 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Business & Commerce--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records
HB 4417 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the consolidation and allocation of state civil court costs; increasing certain civil court costs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 17 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to procedure, evidence, and remedies in civil actions.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE
SB 190 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the procedures and grounds for terminating the parent-child relationship, for taking possession of a child, and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to judicial review of acts by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 285 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the administration of and certain procedures under the Title IV-D program for child support enforcement.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support
SB 286 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and child support, including the payment of spousal maintenance by an obligor ordered to pay child support and the disclaimer of a property interest by a child support obligor.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
SB 419 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the jurisdiction of county and justice courts in civil matters.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Justice
SB 423 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the service of notice of a special commissioners' hearing in an eminent domain proceeding.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
SB 643 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases in Nueces County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| County Government--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | NUECES COUNTY
SB 1247 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Business & Commerce--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records
SB 1475 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the issuance of a qualified domestic relations order for the payment of spousal maintenance and child support obligations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Civil Procedure | DIVORCE | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 124 87-1 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Business & Commerce--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Open Records
HB 174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the expunction of records in residential eviction suits.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Courts--Civil Procedure | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | SUPREME COURT
HB 770 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of an electronic database for settlement agreements for certain suits involving minors or incapacitated persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Minors--General | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Property Interests--Trusts
HB 1693 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1745 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the authority of a property owner to bring suit to compel an appraisal district, chief appraiser, or appraisal review board to comply with a procedural requirement applicable to an ad valorem tax protest.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2096 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation financing agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Financial--General | SUPREME COURT
HB 2181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to recording of oral depositions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Reporters | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 2265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the collection, modification, and enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support
HB 2430 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to requirements in a suit for the removal of human remains from a cemetery.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Cemeteries | Courts--Civil Procedure | Health--General
HB 2440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2452 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to complaints filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2730 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to civil actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2757 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the rule of decision in a court of this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2825 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to disclosures and discovery regarding expert witnesses in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | WITNESSES
HB 2831 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the service of notice of a special commissioners' hearing in an eminent domain proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 2889 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to amending the Texas Rules of Evidence to provide protections for victims of sexual assault.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an award of costs and attorney's fees and the imposition of sanctions in certain suits for the dissolution of a marriage or affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Civil Procedure | DIVORCE | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3238 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to a motion to transfer venue based on the joinder of certain defendants.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 3300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to an award of costs and attorney's fees in a motion to dismiss for certain actions that have no basis in law or fact.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 3336 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of, and practices and procedures in civil cases before, justice courts, county courts, statutory county courts, and district courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Justice | SUPREME COURT
HB 3457 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the assessment of costs of litigation and reasonable attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records
HB 3547 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to civil actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 3603 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, TreySponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to derivative proceedings on behalf of for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--General
HB 3666 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the effect and disregard of declarations for mental health treatment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3976 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil enforcement of an order of restitution for a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Crime Victims Compensation | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 4122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the award of attorney's fees to a financial institution that answers a writ of garnishment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Financial--Banks
HB 4123 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the amendment of an original petition in an action on a sworn account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Financial--General | SUPREME COURT
HB 4207 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory county court in civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory
HB 4551 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging certain local laws or the failure of an officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Political Subdivisions
HR 2187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2342.
Reported enrolled
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Justice | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 39 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the consolidation and allocation of state civil court costs; increasing certain civil court costs.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the authority of a property owner to bring suit to compel an appraisal district, chief appraiser, or appraisal review board to comply with a procedural requirement applicable to an ad valorem tax protest.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 1442 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1465 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1567 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation financing agreements.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Financial--General | SUPREME COURT
SB 1675 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the administration of and certain procedures under the Title IV-D program for child support enforcement.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support
SB 1676 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Children's Insurance
SB 1792 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the maintenance of information entered into a fee record.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1928 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1936 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to imposing additional fees for filing civil cases and recording certain documents in Nueces County.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | NUECES COUNTY
SB 1972 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to derivative proceedings on behalf of for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--General
SB 2149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the appeal of certain decisions concerning mining leases.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adjudication of emergency evacuation discrimination complaints by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2162 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to civil actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 2342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of, and practices and procedures in civil cases before, justice courts, county courts, statutory county courts, and district courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Justice | SUPREME COURT
SB 2354 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to judicial review of acts by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SR 845 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2342.
Reported enrolled
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 7 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to child protective services suits, motions, and services by the Department of Family and Protective Services and to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain pre-suit discovery in connection with a claim involving injury to or death of a minor.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | Minors--General | SUBPOENAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 526 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to certain persons' entitlement to public information.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1038 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to an award of costs and attorney's fees in a motion to dismiss for certain actions that have no basis in law or fact.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 1043 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a court order authorizing temporary care of a minor child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--General | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1066 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the collection of certain judgments through court proceeding.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 1097 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the expunction of records in residential eviction suits.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Courts--Civil Procedure | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | SUPREME COURT
HB 1248 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to alternative resolution procedures for ad valorem tax suits brought under Chapter 42 of the Texas Property Tax Code for purposes of enhancing the public policy of this state of reducing the delay and the costs of litigation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1678 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to privileged communications in workers' compensation insurance claims.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1774 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to actions on and liability associated with certain insurance claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1844 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1892 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to expedited proceedings in cases involving substandard buildings or improvements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
HB 2122 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | UNIFORM FOREIGN-COUNTRY MONEY JUDGMENTS RECOGNITION ACT
HB 2301 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE
HB 2412 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to service of process in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 2437 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to confidentiality of reports and related information for a solvency examination of an insurance carrier.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Open Records
HB 2469 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the establishment of an electronic database for settlement agreements for certain suits involving minors or incapacitated persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Minors--General | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Property Interests--Trusts
HB 2573 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of a justice court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Justice
HB 2574 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to rules adopted by the Texas Supreme Court to promote the expedited resolution of a civil action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | SUPREME COURT
HB 2634 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to enforcement of child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Oil & Gas | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2636 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to court-ordered financial support by parents of an adult with a medically determinable disability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2776 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the right of certain appellants to supersede a judgment or order on appeal.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | SUPREME COURT
HB 2927 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain powers of an associate judge under the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges | Family--General
HB 2929 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3149 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to confidentiality of reports and related information for a solvency examination of an insurance carrier.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Open Records
HB 3297 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 3316 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3811 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 3879 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to nonlawyer representation in an appeal of an eviction suit.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 3956 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4158 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prohibited denial of a stay of proceedings for a contested case for which an interlocutory appeal has been filed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 45 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
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.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
SB 10 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to actions on and liability associated with certain insurance claims.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 24 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 182 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain pre-suit discovery in connection with a claim involving injury to or death of a minor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | Minors--General | SUBPOENAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 539 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Family Violence | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 635 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, DonSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging an order, ordinance, or similar measure of certain political subdivisions or the failure of an officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Political Subdivisions | Tort Reform
SB 807 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 874 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the mandatory dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
SB 912 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain powers of an associate judge under the Family Code.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges | Family--General
SB 944 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | UNIFORM FOREIGN-COUNTRY MONEY JUDGMENTS RECOGNITION ACT
SB 999 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to procedures for taking possession of a child and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1072 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to confidentiality of reports and related information for a solvency examination of an insurance carrier.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Open Records
SB 1374 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the expunction of records in residential eviction suits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | SUPREME COURT
SB 1441 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the right of certain appellants to supersede a judgment or order on appeal.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | SUPREME COURT
SB 1594 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Hidalgo County.
Filed
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | HIDALGO COUNTY
SB 1655 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the availability of certain information under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | Lawyers | Open Records
SB 1965 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to enforcement of child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Oil & Gas | ROYALTIES | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1966 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
SJR 6 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
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.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
HB 364 85-1 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the abatement of discovery during pretrial settlement discussions in certain ad valorem tax appeals.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 54 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging an order, ordinance, or similar measure of certain political subdivisions or the failure of an officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain actions.
Filed
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Civil Procedure | Political Subdivisions
HB 241 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to substituted service of citation through a social media presence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | PROCESS SERVERS | SUPREME COURT
HB 264 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to procedures for asserting taking claims against certain governmental entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Health--General | Property Interests--General
HB 1118 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to certain persons' entitlement to public information.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records
HB 1122 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to civil jurisdiction of, and the number of jurors required in, certain civil cases pending in a statutory county court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Juries
HB 1175 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain privileges of a child in a criminal or civil proceeding involving the child's parent or guardian.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1176 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain privileges of a parent or guardian in a criminal or civil proceeding involving a child of the parent or guardian.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1332 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the notice to vacate required to be given by a landlord to a tenant before filing an eviction suit.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1334 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appeal of a residential eviction suit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/16
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1851 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to promulgation of certain forms for use in landlord-tenant matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | SUPREME COURT
HB 1923 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to qualifications of special judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges
HB 2211 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to agreed venue selection in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2512 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the adoption of a uniform collaborative law Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | UNIFORM COLLABORATIVE LAW ACT
HB 2536 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to jurisdiction in an eminent domain proceeding in Harris County.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| CONDEMNATION | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | HARRIS COUNTY | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 3275 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prohibited denial of a stay of proceedings for a contested case for which an interlocutory appeal has been filed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3297 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to pretrial settlement discussions during ad valorem tax appeals.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3364 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the appeal of a judgment in an eviction suit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/16
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 3394 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a direct action against an insurer and insured by third parties and required provisions of a liability insurance policy.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3459 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to service of process in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 3635 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to evidence in a civil action concerning the provision and cost of certain services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
HB 4058 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to intervention in guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 64 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to appellate court procedures and deadlines in a civil action.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Administration | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 283 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requirements for the nonjudicial foreclosure of certain residential mortgage liens.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | Courts--Civil Procedure | Financial--General | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 284 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to service of citation in connection with an application for an expedited court order allowing the foreclosure of a contract lien.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Courts--Civil Procedure | Financial--General | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 491 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to consideration of asbestos or silica trust claims in certain actions asserting asbestos- or silica-related injuries.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ASBESTOS | CANCER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | SUPREME COURT
SB 824 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the number of jurors required in certain civil cases pending in a statutory county court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Juries
SB 948 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to mediation as an alternative dispute resolution process.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 980 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to jurisdiction in an eminent domain proceeding in Harris County.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONDEMNATION | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | HARRIS COUNTY | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
SB 1022 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to an unsworn declaration made by a private process server in the performance of the server's job duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Personnel | PROCESS SERVERS
SB 1223 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to requiring the consent of all parties to legally intercept certain communications.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Communications & Press | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1534 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to venue in a lawsuit against the State of Texas or a state agency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
SB 1620 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to qualifications of special judges.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges
SB 1942 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FORUM NON CONVENIENS
SB 2048 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | Political Subdivisions | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SJR 8 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
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.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
HB 616 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to restoring the jurisdiction of the constitutional county court in Glasscock County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | GLASSCOCK COUNTY
HB 849 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the effect of certain interlocutory appeals on the commencement of a trial in a suit brought under the Family Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 850 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a waiver of service of process by a party to a suit for the dissolution of a marriage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 1263 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, TryonSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the delay in the implementation of the abolishment of small claims courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice | Courts--Small Claims | SUPREME COURT
HB 1325 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the dismissal of certain actions arising from exposure to asbestos and silica.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| ASBESTOS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 1375 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an exemption for certain solo practitioner attorneys from electronic filing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Lawyers
HB 1391 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to service of process in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 1465 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the filing of certain medical and health care information as evidence in a civil action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDICAL RECORDS
HB 1512 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to referral of disputes for alternative dispute resolution, including victim-directed referrals; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 1595 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.
Relating to litigation financing transactions; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Courts--Civil Procedure | LOANS
HB 1808 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to an award of attorney's fees for certain dismissed claims joined to an action under the Family Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--General | Tort Reform
HB 1855 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation financing agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Financial--General | SUPREME COURT
HB 1861 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to service of process on certain public officials.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Law Enforcement | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 1869 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to contractual subrogation and other recovery rights of certain insurers and benefit plan issuers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/14
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1989 83-0 (2013)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to substituted service of citation through a social media website.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | SUPREME COURT
HB 2021 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to contract for the collection of certain amounts; authorizing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | DEBT | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Lawyers
HB 2064 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to an unsworn declaration made by an employee of a state agency or political subdivision or a private process server in the performance of the employee's or server's job duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Personnel | Political Subdivisions | PROCESS SERVERS | State Employees
HB 2158 83-0 (2013)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the period of ineligibility from participation in the Medicaid program by providers found liable for certain unlawful acts under the program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2246 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to in camera review and filing of the information at issue in a suit filed under the public information law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges | Open Records | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2321 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to standing for certain foster parents to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 2380 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a provision in a will or trust that would cause a forfeiture of or void an interest for bringing any court action, including contesting the will or trust.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TRUSTS
HB 2442 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to a pre-suit deposition in inmate litigation.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2749 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to promulgation by the supreme court of standard forms for use in certain expedited foreclosure proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | SUPREME COURT
HB 2935 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a legal action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District
HB 3032 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the prompt resolution of appeals in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 3200 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a suit for a writ of mandamus compelling a governmental body to make information available for public inspection under the public information law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records
HB 3320 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain taking claims against certain governmental entities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | NUISANCES | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 3457 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the filing of certain medical information as evidence in civil and criminal proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | MEDICAL RECORDS
HB 3575 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Ethics | State Employees | State Officers
HB 3691 83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to an order to conduct mediation following an application for expedited judicial foreclosure proceedings.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FORECLOSURES | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3725 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the service of a subpoena for the attendance of a law enforcement agency employee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | SUBPOENAS
HB 3820 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to an unsworn declaration made by an employee of a state agency or political subdivision in the performance of the employee's job duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
SB 251 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to an unsworn declaration made by an employee of a state agency or political subdivision in the performance of the employee's job duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
SB 392 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to notice to the attorney general of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas statutes.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | State Officers | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
SB 576 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the delay in the implementation of the abolishment of small claims courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice | Courts--Small Claims | SUPREME COURT
SB 679 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to certain records and supporting affidavits filed as evidence in certain actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Administration | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | MEDICAL RECORDS | SUPREME COURT
SB 768 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 927 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the regulation of and disclosures regarding consumer lawsuit lending transactions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Courts--Civil Procedure | LOANS
SB 983 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to in camera review and filing of the information at issue in a suit filed under the public information law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges | Open Records | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 1149 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to judicial review in district court of certain workers' compensation disputes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1202 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to an order to conduct mediation following an application for expedited judicial foreclosure proceedings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FORECLOSURES | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1237 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to referral of disputes for alternative dispute resolution, including victim-directed referrals; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1339 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to contractual subrogation rights of certain insurers and benefit plan issuers.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1513 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the interlocutory appeal of a denial of a motion to dismiss in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District
SB 1734 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to an allowance of challenging a will.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TRUSTS
HB 122 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to proof that is acceptable for identifying individuals acknowledging written instruments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Civil Procedure | IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 274 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the reform of certain remedies and procedures in civil actions and family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT | Tort Reform
HB 294 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a person who is in the United States illegally from bringing a claim in a state court.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 352 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a cost-benefit analysis of rules adopted or amended by the supreme court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--General | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | SUPREME COURT
HB 719 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to trial by special judge of certain matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges | Family--General
HB 720 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a person as a vexatious litigant.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--Civil Procedure | INTERNET
HB 797 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the venue for the filing of certain applications by a pregnant minor with respect to an abortion.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Abortion | Courts--Civil Procedure | Minors--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 810 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to jurisdiction in certain proceedings brought by the attorney general with respect to charitable trusts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Trusts | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 929 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the execution docket and other records of certain court clerks.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Personnel | Electronic Information Systems
HB 962 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to rules regarding return of service.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/12
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | PROCESS SERVERS | SUPREME COURT
HB 1438 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to service of process on certain domestic and foreign entities for the collection of delinquent property taxes.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1931 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to a person who may serve as a special judge in certain civil and family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges
HB 2046 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to decedents' estates.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
HB 2422 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the procedure for providing a copy of the final decree of dissolution of a marriage to a party who waived service of process.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 2661 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to settlement of certain civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 2973 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to encouraging public participation by citizens by protecting a person's right to petition, right of free speech, and right of association from meritless lawsuits arising from actions taken in furtherance of those rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| CITIZENS PARTICIPATION ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2974 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to encouraging public participation by citizens by protecting a person's right to petition, right of free speech, and right of association.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| CITIZENS PARTICIPATION ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 3311 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, StefaniSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the duty of an attorney ad litem appointed for a child to meet with the child or individual with whom the child resides before each court hearing.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3673 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to offers of settlement in civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HCR 182 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1198.
Signed by the Governor
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | Resolutions--Corrective | TRUSTS
HR 2690 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1198.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TRUSTS
SB 13 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the reform of certain remedies and procedures in civil actions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 230 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the venue for the filing of certain applications by a pregnant minor with respect to an abortion.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Courts--Civil Procedure | Minors--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 582 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to service of process on certain domestic and foreign entities for the collection of delinquent property taxes.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Business & Commerce--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 587 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to jurisdiction in certain proceedings brought by the attorney general with respect to charitable trusts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Trusts | TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 886 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the execution docket and other records of certain court clerks.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Personnel | Electronic Information Systems
SB 1029 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the designation of a person as a vexatious litigant.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1198 82-0 (2011)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to decedents' estates.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
SB 1267 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to applications for appeal filed with an appellate court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 1508 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of certain debtors to elect to mediate a dispute before the debt is accelerated or a contract lien on real property is foreclosed; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | DEBT | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1522 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the entering of a plea in a criminal case by a defendant confined in a penal institution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems
SB 1565 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to encouraging public participation by citizens by protecting a person's right to petition, right of free speech, and right of association from meritless lawsuits arising from actions taken in furtherance of those rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| CITIZENS PARTICIPATION ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1594 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to offers of settlement in civil cases.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SR 1254 82-0 (2011)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1198.
Reported enrolled
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TRUSTS
HB 108 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to persons eligible to be appointed as a receiver for certain mineral interests.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Personnel | Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--General
HB 670 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Communications & Press | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 966 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Sixth Court of Appeals District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 967 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Twelfth Court of Appeals District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1069 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to service of process in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROCESS SERVERS | SUBPOENAS
HB 1353 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to permitting certain military attorneys to represent military personnel and their dependents in civil proceedings before the courts of this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | Military & Veterans
HB 1688 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, JoaquinSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the rules governing a motion for new trial in juvenile cases.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Juvenile Boards & Officers
HB 1885 81-0 (2009)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Communications & Press | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1984 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the statute of limitations in a civil suit for sexual assault.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 2090 81-0 (2009)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the execution docket of certain court clerks.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems
HB 2367 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to venue or transfer of certain probate matters and guardianship matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 2416 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to attorney general participation in proceedings involving charitable trusts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
HB 2435 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the location of an arbitration trial.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 2506 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a limitation on causes of action related to permits issued by political subdivisions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | PERMITS
HB 2646 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of a municipal court of record.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Municipal
HB 2702 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the adoption of rules of civil procedure by the supreme court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 2787 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to liability of charitable organizations for certain negligent hiring, supervision, or retention actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Religion | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 3002 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, MarkSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to certain duties, functions, and procedures of county clerks, district clerks, and local registrars.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | Electronic Information Systems
HB 3303 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of information and records acquired during a fatality review and investigation.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--General | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3426 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the notice required by certain mortgage servicers before foreclosing a contract lien on certain real property; providing civil penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | FORECLOSURES | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 3831 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to persons authorized to receive certain medical or treatment information.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
HB 4068 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, VeronicaSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the conduct of judicial proceedings and transaction of other essential judicial functions in the event of a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--General | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | SUPREME COURT
HB 4097 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to transfer of cases by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--General
HB 4167 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the jurisdiction of the court over a nonresident manufacturer in a products liability action involving a nonmanufacturing seller.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Product Liability | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4249 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to expert reports in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 4252 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to certain inmates entering certain pleas by mail or certain secure electronic transmissions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 4296 81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the collection of certain judgments through court proceeding.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | DEBT
SB 62 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to permitting certain military attorneys to represent military personnel and their dependents in civil proceedings before the courts of this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | Military & Veterans
SB 501 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the civil consequences of certain convictions on a person who holds a commercial driver's license and of certain adjudications on the driver's license or permit of a child.
House: Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
| Common Carriers | Courts--Civil Procedure | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 516 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the filing of an affidavit stating that a plaintiff is not a vexatious litigant.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 658 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Sixth Court of Appeals District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 659 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Twelfth Court of Appeals District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 915 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Communications & Press | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 918 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Leibowitz, David
Relating to attorney general participation in proceedings involving charitable trusts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
SB 992 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the jurisdiction and administration of, and procedures relating to, certain courts in this state, including procedures for appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Juries | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Courts--Small Claims | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1201 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to an affidavit required to be filed in a cause of action against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1475 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the notice required by certain mortgage servicers before foreclosing a contract lien on certain real property; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | FORECLOSURES | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1520 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation residing in certain residential care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | RESTRAINTS
SB 1665 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to post-commitment treatment and supervision of persons with mental illness who are manifestly dangerous.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
SB 1872 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the use of information and records acquired during a fatality review and investigation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--General | Protection of Personal Information
SB 2141 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the statute of repose for engineers and architects.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
SB 2160 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to multidistrict litigation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--General
HB 360 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to venue in civil actions brought under the federal Employer's Liability Act or the Jones Act.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 382 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to a journalist's testimonial privilege.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Communications & Press | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 660 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to venue or transfer of certain probate matters and guardianship matters.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 819 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the supreme court's adoption of rules on the electronic filing of documents in justice of the peace courts.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice | Electronic Information Systems | SUPREME COURT
HB 867 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the authority of certain persons to bring suit to require an appraisal district or an appraisal review board to comply with the property tax laws.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2012 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to abolition of the statutory legislative continuance.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
HB 2104 80-0 (2007)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the use of driver's license and social security numbers in certain court documents.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2249 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.
Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Communications & Press | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2758 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to venue for civil actions.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 3267 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to venue for civil actions.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 57 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the priority given to the hearing by trial courts of certain ad valorem tax matters.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 237 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the supreme court's adoption of rules on the electronic filing of documents in civil cases in justice of the peace courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | SUPREME COURT
SB 392 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to venue or transfer of certain probate matters and guardianship matters.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 699 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the use of only parts of driver's license and social security numbers in certain court documents.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property | Protection of Personal Information
SB 763 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the affidavit required to prove expenses in a civil action.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | MEDICAL RECORDS
SB 966 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.
Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Point of order sustained
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Communications & Press | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1290 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to abolition of the statutory legislative continuance.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
SB 1300 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to juries.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries | SUPREME COURT
SB 1645 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to who may serve process in this state.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Personnel | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 149 79-0 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the admissibility of evidence of an alleged victim's past sexual behavior or alleged sexual predisposition.
House: Civil Practices
Meeting cancelled
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EVIDENCE | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 188 79-0 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
| Communications & Press | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 231 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to trial by special judge in civil and family law cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges | Courts--Reporters
HB 1133 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to interlocutory appeals.
House: Civil Practices
No action taken in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--General
HB 1305 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to venue in an action concerning the constitutionality of the school finance system and to direct appeal to the supreme court of such an action.
House: Judiciary
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | SUPREME COURT
HB 1533 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to abolition of the statutory legislative continuance.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
HB 1958 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the authority of certain persons to bring suit to require an appraisal district or an appraisal review board to comply with the property tax laws.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2672 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to jurisdiction and venue in condemnation proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Withdrawn from schedule
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--General
HB 3415 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the transfer of asbestos-related claims by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation.
House: Judiciary
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ASBESTOS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Tort Reform
SB 103 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the priority given to the hearing by trial courts of certain ad valorem tax matters.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--School District
SB 503 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to making the award of an arbitration an open record.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Open Records
SB 604 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Communications & Press | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 675 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to agreements that waive the right to demand a jury trial.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
SB 1578 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to jurisdiction and venue in condemnation proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--General
SB 23 79-1 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the remedy provided for failure to disclose certain information in certain residential construction transactions.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to reform of certain procedures and remedies in civil actions.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CLASS ACTIONS | Courts--Civil Procedure | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | INFORMED CONSENT | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS | Product Liability | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Tort Reform
HB 69 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the admissibility of testimony in civil and criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CHILD WITNESSES | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE
HB 375 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to limiting the award of attorney's fees by a justice court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice
HB 462 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the collection of a fee from certain nonresident attorneys requesting permission to participate in proceedings in a Texas court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Administration | Courts--Civil Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers
HB 466 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the recording of jury deliberations in civil and criminal proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Trial | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 518 78-0 (2003)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the service of citation by publication in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship and to the eligibility of certain child-support obligors for state grants, loans, or contracts.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 812 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to distribution of part of each exemplary damage award to the permanent school fund.
House: Civil Practices
Meeting cancelled
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 842 78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to limiting the liability of a person for certain damages arising out of the person's use of force.
House: Civil Practices
Meeting cancelled
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 848 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the award of expert witness fees in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | WITNESSES
HB 891 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the waiver by a property owner of interest on a tax refund following an ad valorem tax appeal.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
HB 892 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the authority of certain persons to bring suit to require an appraisal district or an appraisal review board to comply with the property tax laws.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 894 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the limitation on an award of attorney's fees to a property owner who prevails in certain ad valorem tax appeals.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
HB 1084 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the availability of a legislative continuance in a judicial matter.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
HB 1184 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to expert reports filed in health care liability claims.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 1240 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos and to certain successor liability.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ASBESTOS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 1359 78-0 (2003)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the admissibility of evidence of an alleged victim's past sexual behavior or alleged sexual predisposition.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EVIDENCE | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 1690 78-0 (2003)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the time in which a final order must be rendered in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--General
HB 1755 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the assignment of visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges | VISITING JUDGES
HB 2285 78-0 (2003)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to required notice of a change in certain information in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2711 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to the availability of a legislative continuance in a judicial matter.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
HB 2949 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hope, Ruben
Relating to agreements that waive the right to demand a jury trial.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 3376 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the payment of court costs in certain asset forfeiture cases.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--General | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel
HB 3435 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the distribution of unclaimed funds in class action litigation.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| CLASS ACTIONS | Courts--Civil Procedure
HCR 299 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, JoeSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 4.
Signed by the Governor
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CLASS ACTIONS | Courts--Civil Procedure | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS | Product Liability | Resolutions--Corrective | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Tort Reform
SB 82 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the priority given to the hearing by trial courts of certain ad valorem tax matters.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Family Violence | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District
SB 164 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon | et. al.Sponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the recording of jury deliberations in civil and criminal proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Trial | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 328 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the filing of certain information by arbitrators after each arbitration.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 385 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the appeal of an order denying a motion for sanctions against a frivolous pleading or motion.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
SB 430 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to the availability of a legislative continuance in a judicial matter.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
SB 496 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ASBESTOS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 502 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to criminal and civil fees remitted to the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 997 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to making the award of an arbitration an open record.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 998 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to registration of arbitrators and arbitration services providers with the secretary of state.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1398 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the admissibility of the use or nonuse of certain safety devices in a civil trial.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Committee report printed and distributed
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint
SB 1811 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to service of process and to the ability to sue and be sued of a sports and community venue district.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Courts--Civil Procedure | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | SPORTS & COMMUNITY VENUE DISTRICTS
HB 47 78-1 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos or other mineral dusts.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ASBESTOS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Tort Reform
SB 8 78-1 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos or other mineral dusts.
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| ASBESTOS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Tort Reform
HB 61 77-0 (2001)
Author: Clark, Ron
Relating to the settlement of certain civil actions.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 62 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wolens, Steven | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the authority of certain courts to try civil cases at institutions of higher education and other schools.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--General | Education--Higher--General
HB 117 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to proportionate responsibility in certain civil suits.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 148 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the appeal of an interlocutory order to certify or refuse to certify a class action.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CLASS ACTIONS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 176 77-0 (2001)
Author: Luna, VilmaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the use of certain communication equipment in certain civil and criminal pretrial and trial proceedings.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | TELEVISION | VIDEOTAPE & FILM | WITNESSES
HB 254 77-0 (2001)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to remedies for certain violations of the Texas Constitution.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 284 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to service and contents of citation and answer in justice and small claims courts.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice | Courts--Small Claims
HB 381 77-0 (2001)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to collection of a judgment by a court order to turn over certain property.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 469 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County and to the jurisdiction of and certain procedure in that court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | DENTON COUNTY
HB 841 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to acceptance of filings of documents by facsimile transmission.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--General | FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION
HB 867 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a bill of review by a civil court.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 978 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the appeal of certain orders, judgments, and decrees.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1219 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County and to the jurisdiction of and certain procedure in that court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | DENTON COUNTY
HB 1341 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the amendment of a petition for review in an ad valorem tax appeal.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
HB 1453 77-0 (2001)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the service of citation by publication in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1567 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to limiting the award of attorney's fees by a justice court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice
HB 1884 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to filing fees for certain types of actions.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Personnel | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1961 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the appeal to the supreme court of an interlocutory order to certify or refuse to certify a class action.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CLASS ACTIONS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 2105 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the operation of the advisory committees of the supreme court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Meetings | Open Records | SUPREME COURT
HB 2106 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to information on the supreme court website relating to proposed rules or forms.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SUPREME COURT
HB 2112 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to rules of civil procedure adopted by the supreme court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
HB 2158 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the acceleration of the appeal in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2314 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County and to the jurisdiction of and certain procedure in that court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | DENTON COUNTY
HB 2381 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the appeal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 2562 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the adoption of rules of civil procedure by the supreme court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Legislature | SUPREME COURT
HB 2885 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to mandatory venue for actions brought against certain public institutions of higher education or against certain officers or employees of those institutions.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Education--Higher--General
HB 3295 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3325 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Texas regarding the practice of law in this state by attorneys licensed in other jurisdictions.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers
HB 3437 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in civil actions against nursing institutions.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | Nursing Homes
SB 142 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the authority of a judge of a district or county court to try a civil case at an institution of higher education.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--General | Education--Higher--General
SB 548 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the appeal of a final court judgment sustaining or negating certain suspensions of a driver's license.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
SB 668 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the service of citation by publication in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
SB 864 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the amendment of a petition for review in an ad valorem tax appeal.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
SB 920 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Travis County.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 1001 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the authority of a judge of a district court to hear certain matters at a correctional facility.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Trial
SB 1093 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County and to the jurisdiction of and certain procedure in that court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | DENTON COUNTY
SB 1391 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the venue for an action alleging a violation of an insurance law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--General | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 57 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to persons authorized to administer oaths made in Texas.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Personnel | OATHS
HB 185 76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John | et. al.
Relating to remedies for certain violations of the Texas Constitution.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 194 76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to fees collected in certain civil suits.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 331 76-0 (1999)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to collection of a judgment by a court order to turn over certain property.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 512 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the admissibility in a civil action of certain communications of sympathy.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 863 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the disclosure of information compiled by a grievance committee of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | Open Records | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 900 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a bill of review by a civil court.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 955 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to providing parties with notice of the attorney of record representing the office of attorney general.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers
HB 1036 76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to class actions.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CLASS ACTIONS | Courts--Civil Procedure | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1141 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to public access to the names and addresses of parties in civil actions.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1272 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the specification of venue for actions arising from certain major transactions.
House: Civil Practices
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2456 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the statute of limitations for certain civil actions.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | FRAUD | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 2581 76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the appeal of certain orders, judgments, and decrees.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c on Tech & Business by Pres.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2630 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the right of an authorized agent of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to institute a suit for injunctive relief or a civil penalty for a violation or threat of violation of the law regarding on-site sewage disposal systems.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Environment--General | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 2917 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the collection of a time payment fee in certain courts and to the requirement that the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System develop guidelines for spending certain funds.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2994 76-0 (1999)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the authority to appeal the denial of a motion for summary judgment in certain cases.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 3037 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the furnishing of a cost bond and expert report in a medical liability action.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 3151 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to adoption of rules of civil procedure by the supreme court.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 3450 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the collection of civil penalties assessed against a convalescent or nursing home or related institution.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | Nursing Homes
HB 3604 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the imposition of sanctions by a court on a person who signs a pleading or motion.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 52 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the appeal of an interlocutory order to certify or refuse to certify a class action.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c on Tech & Business by Chair
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CLASS ACTIONS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 229 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the collection of certain fines, court costs, and restitution in criminal cases.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 233 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of a certification program for criminal court cost and fee collection programs and to the percentage of certain criminal court costs and fees retained by a county or municipality.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 241 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to limiting the liability of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--General | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON
SB 250 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to civil jurisdiction and the awarding of attorney's fees in justice and small claims courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice | Courts--Small Claims | Lawyers
SB 274 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to class actions.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CLASS ACTIONS | Courts--Civil Procedure | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 648 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the specification of venue for actions arising from certain major transactions.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 788 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to claims against, including motions for the recusal or disqualification of, certain judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--General | Courts--Judges
SB 1307 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the right of an authorized agent of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to institute a suit for injunctive relief or a civil penalty for a violation or threat of violation of the law regarding on-site sewage disposal systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Environment--General | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 70 75-0 (1997)
Author: Longoria, John | et. al.
Relating to remedies for certain violations of the Texas Constitution.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | TEXAS CONSTITUTION
HB 506 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to a bill of review by a civil court.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 541 75-0 (1997)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the statutory legislative continuance in a civil or criminal case.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
HB 725 75-0 (1997)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the summoning and payment of witnesses in certain civil suits.
House: County Affairs
Failed to pass to engrossment
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District
HB 1185 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hightower, Allen | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the fraudulent exercise of certain governmental functions and the fraudulent creation or use of certain pleadings, governmental documents, and records; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | REPUBLIC OF TEXAS
HB 1657 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the appeal of certain interlocutory orders.
House: Civil Practices
Subcommittee members named
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1765 75-0 (1997)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to compensation of a person compelled to appear and give testimony by deposition in a civil action.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2249 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the admissibility of testimony in civil and criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Minors
HB 2275 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the jurisdiction of and procedure in justice and small claims courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice
HB 2917 75-0 (1997)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to additional court filing fees to provide basic civil legal services to the indigent.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 3527 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the identification of certain individuals in the pleadings of civil cases.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 68 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to the priority given to the hearing of certain matters by trial courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Trial
SB 287 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the appeal of an interlocutory order to certify or refuse to certify a class action.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 661 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the fraudulent exercise of certain governmental functions and the fraudulent creation or use of certain pleadings, governmental documents, and records; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | REPUBLIC OF TEXAS
SB 1324 75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to a bill of review by a civil court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1534 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to additional court filing fees to provide basic civil legal services to the indigent.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 1801 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of and procedure in justice and small claims courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice
HB 4 74-0 (1995)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to responsibility for, and recovery of, damages in certain civil actions.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Tort Reform
HB 5 74-0 (1995)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to exemplary damages in civil suits.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Tort Reform
HB 173 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 465 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to payment of costs of defense following settlement of cause of action.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 501 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the issuance of a writ of mandamus or writ of prohibition by a court of appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 566 74-0 (1995)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to the payment of court costs for civil suits filed by certain persons confined in county jail.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 778 74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to the admissibility into evidence of certain reproductions of records.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 820 74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to court orders to grant a name change to certain persons convicted of a criminal offense.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Crimes--Against Persons
HB 934 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to directing the supreme court to adopt certain rules of civil procedure.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 971 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to health care liability claims.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Malpractice--Health Care Providers | Tort Reform
HB 995 74-0 (1995)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to digitized optical imaging of business records.
House: Civil Practices
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | CHECKS | Courts--Civil Procedure | Financial--General
HB 1203 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to directing the supreme court to adopt certain rules of civil procedure.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 1391 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to free trial transcripts for appeals in which an affidavit of inability to pay costs has been filed.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1597 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the fee collected by counties for handling trust funds for the benefit of litigants in civil proceedings.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--Finance | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1950 74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to evidence of certain sexual conduct in civil or criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2291 74-0 (1995)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to requiring notice for certain temporary restraining orders.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2331 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of the offense of preventing execution of civil process.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 2514 74-0 (1995)
Author: Longoria, John | et. al.
Relating to a jury's right to determine the law in criminal and certain civil cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor Authorized
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Trial
HB 2665 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to mediated settlement agreements.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2788 74-0 (1995)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to notice of service by the secretary of state to certain nonresidents.
House: Civil Practices
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2790 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the exemption of insurance benefits and certain annuity proceeds from seizure under process.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 3113 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to venue for civil actions.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 23 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to directing the supreme court to adopt certain rules of civil procedure.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 25 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to exemplary damages in civil suits.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Tort Reform
SB 28 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to responsibility for, and recovery of, damages in certain civil actions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Tort Reform
SB 30 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.
Relating to health care liability claims.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Malpractice--Health Care Providers | Tort Reform
SB 244 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to court orders to grant a name change to certain persons convicted of a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1186 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to appeals from interlocutory orders of a district court, county court at law, or county court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District
SB 1240 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to mediated settlement agreements.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1306 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to notice of service by the secretary of state to certain nonresidents.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1574 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the requirement of notice for temporary restraining orders.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 35 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 49 73-0 (1993)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to payment of judgments not claimed by the prevailing party.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 198 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the filing and processing of condemnation proceedings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 448 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to jurisdiction and venue of forcible entry and detainer and forcible detainer suits.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 495 73-0 (1993)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the interlocutory appeal by the state or a political subdivision of the state of certain orders.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Political Subdivisions
HB 531 73-0 (1993)
Author: Culberson, John | et. al.
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil actions.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers
HB 559 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the determination of liability for punitive damages by clear and convincing evidence.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 594 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, Jack
Relating to testimony by expert witnesses in civil actions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 760 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the notice of a hearing in a case that may be referred to a master.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | MASTERS
HB 848 73-0 (1993)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to the authority of a notary public to serve civil process.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Notaries
HB 849 73-0 (1993)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the arbitration of certain disputes.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 868 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to settlement offers in certain civil actions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 887 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to witness fees, privileges, and appearances in court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/94
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Salaries & Expenses
HB 922 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the specification of venue for actions arising from certain major transactions.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1022 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to hearings before a referring court of a case referred to a family law master.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | MASTERS
HB 1028 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to interlocutory appeal of an order compelling arbitration under federal law.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1111 73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to default judgments entered by justice courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Meeting cancelled
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice
HB 1131 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to appeals of certain interlocutory orders and judgments upholding those orders.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1250 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the mandatory referral of civil suits by certain district courts for resolution by alternative dispute resolution procedures.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District
HB 1447 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sadler, PaulSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services in certain civil actions.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1546 73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to discovery of certain evidence in civil actions for recovery of damages for sexual misconduct.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1691 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Shelley, Dan
Relating to the name change of an adult.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1943 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to court costs in certain ad valorem tax proceedings.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Assessment and Collection
HB 2357 73-0 (1993)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to expert witnesses in certain professional malpractice suits.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Malpractice--Health Care Providers
HB 2358 73-0 (1993)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to videotaping of family law cases and proceedings by a county.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | VIDEOTAPE
HB 2382 73-0 (1993)
Author: Longoria, John | et. al.
Relating to a jury's right to determine the law in criminal and certain civil cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor Authorized
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2423 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the award of prejudgment interest in certain judgments.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2451 73-0 (1993)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to additional court filing fees to provide civil legal services to the indigent.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Human Services--General
HB 2701 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to dismissal of an action in which an affidavit of inability to pay costs has been filed.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2750 73-0 (1993)
Author: Tallas, JimSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to certain requirements for legal papers filed with a county clerk.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2751 73-0 (1993)
Author: Tallas, JimSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the issuance of certain documents by county clerks.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 76 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to appeals of certain interlocutory orders and judgments upholding those orders.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/93
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 259 73-0 (1993)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to jurisdiction and venue of forcible entry and detainer and forcible detainer suits.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 328 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to witness fees, privileges, and appearances in court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Salaries & Expenses
SB 439 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the specification of venue for actions arising from certain major transactions.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 447 73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROCESS SERVERS
SB 651 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the arbitration of certain disputes.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1161 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to additional filing fee to provide greater access to the courts by low-income Texans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Human Services--General
SB 1173 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to additional court filing fees to provide civil legal services to the indigent and to supplement salaries of State Bar personnel.
Senate: Finance
Record vote
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Human Services--General
SB 1348 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a jury's right to determine the law in criminal and certain civil cases.
Withdrawn by the Author
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General
SJR 38 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment merging the court of criminal appeals into the supreme court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SUPREME COURT
HB 25 72-0 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to a jury's right to nullify law in civil and criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 282 72-0 (1991)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to persons authorized to serve citation.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 475 72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to witness fees in civil cases.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 596 72-0 (1991)
Author: Russell, SamSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the issuance of a writ of habeus corpus by a court of appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 984 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 1566 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to persons authorized to serve or post notice or citations in probate matters.
House: Judiciary
Withdrawn from schedule
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate
HB 1689 72-0 (1991)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the award of costs and fees in a civil suit.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1903 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the liability of a municipality for court costs adjudged against it in a civil action.
House: State Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1940 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the payment for a certified court reporter's charges for a deposition.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Reporters
HB 2788 72-0 (1991)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to a continuance for religious holy days in a criminal or civil trial.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Religion
HB 2891 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to dismissal of an action in which an affidavit of inability to pay costs has been filed.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 29 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROCESS SERVERS
SB 371 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Smith, Ashley
Relating to court costs imposed by a county to establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution system.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from calendar
| ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION | County Government--General | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 858 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the payment for a certified court reporter's charges for a deposition.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Reporters
SB 1030 72-0 (1991)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the use of recording devices to preserve court proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to special subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Reporters
SB 1305 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to persons authorized to serve citation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 165 71-0 (1989)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the validation of certain citations and returns of process.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 488 71-0 (1989)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to justice and small claims courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice | Courts--Small Claims
HB 531 71-0 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to six-person juries in district court civil cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | Courts--Juries
HB 861 71-0 (1989)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to the personal service of citation or other civil process.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 963 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 1068 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to a waiver of the state's sovereign immunity to suit in actions based on a written contract.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | State Agencies
HB 1088 71-0 (1989)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., CurtisSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to venue for certain writs of injunction.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1089 71-0 (1989)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the service of citation.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1173 71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the recorded testimony of a child in certain civil proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Minors
HB 1379 71-0 (1989)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the filing of a petition that requests the adoption of a child.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
| ADOPTION | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Parent & Child | Minors
HB 1403 71-0 (1989)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in an appeal of an appraisal review board order to the district court.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in subcommittee
| APPRAISAL REVIEW | Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | Taxation--Property
HB 1481 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to an action against an appraisal district to compel compliance with the law.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in subcommittee
| APPRAISAL DISTRICTS | Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property
HB 1514 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to rules of civil procedure or amendments to those rules adopted by the Texas Supreme Court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 1591 71-0 (1989)
Author: Smith, AshleySponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to court costs imposed to finance an alternative dispute resolution system in counties with a population of more than 2,400,000.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1637 71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the supreme court adopting rules relating to sealing of court records.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 1680 71-0 (1989)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to venue for lawsuits to which the state is a party.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | State Agencies
HB 1938 71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to use of mechanical or electronic recordings of proceedings before a master or magistrate.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Reporters | MAGISTRATES | MASTERS
HB 2538 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the adoption of the federal rules of civil procedure and civil actions in the courts of this state.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 2539 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to property taxes and the administrative and judicial review of property tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property
HCR 243 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Directing the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt rules of civil procedure that conform to the federal rules of civil procedure.
House: Judicial Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUPREME COURT
HCR 286 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Directing the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt rules of civil procedure that conform to the federal rules of civil procedure.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUPREME COURT
HJR 39 71-0 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for six-person juries in civil cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Constitutional Amendments | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | Courts--Juries
HR 1104 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Directing the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt rules of civil procedure that conform to the federal rules of civil procedure.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUPREME COURT
SB 176 71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the prosecution of an appeal or writ of error in a civil case by certain indigent persons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | INDIGENCY
SB 521 71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the personal service of citation or other civil process.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | PROCESS SERVERS
SB 617 71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROCESS SERVERS
SB 661 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the qualification of an expert witness in a suit involving a health care liability claim against a physician or health care provider.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in s/c
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Malpractice--Health Care Providers
SB 826 71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the appointment of a friend of the court to assist the court in the monitoring and enforcement of orders for child support and possession of and access to a child.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support
SB 874 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to supreme court rulemaking in certain actions.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 1284 71-0 (1989)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Willy, John
Relating to certain traffic conviction reports.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/89
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SCR 171 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Directing the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt rules of civil procedure that conform to the federal rules of civil procedure.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Tagged in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUPREME COURT
HB 6 71-1 (1989)
Author: Smith, AshleySponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to court costs imposed to finance an alternative dispute resolution system in counties with a population of more than 2,400,000.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned from Senate as amended
| ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government | Courts--Civil Procedure
HCR 16 71-1 (1989)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Urging the Supreme Court to amend the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure to conform to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
House: Judicial Affairs
Motion to table prevails
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUPREME COURT
HB 84 71-3 (1990)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to issuance of a writ of habeas corpus by a court of appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 71 71-4 (1990)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus by a court of appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1142 70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the admissibility of a hearsay statement by an abused child in civil cases and administrative proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD WITNESSES | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1151 70-0 (1987)
Author: Patronella, David
Relating to the enforcement of foreign judgments.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1168 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the arbitration of civil suits.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 1211 70-0 (1987)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to frivolous lawsuits and defenses and to disciplinary procedures regarding an attorney who asserts a frivolous lawsuit or defense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Civil Procedure | FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS
HB 1235 70-0 (1987)
Author: Valigura, Keith
Relating to judgment by default in a garnishment proceeding.
House: Judiciary
Withdrawn from schedule
| Courts--Civil Procedure | GARNISHMENT OF WAGES | Labor--Wages
HB 1273 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to claims brought under the Texas Tort Claims Act.
House: Judiciary
Pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1274 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to suspension of the running of a statute of limitations because of a person's imprisonment.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1295 70-0 (1987)
Author: Patronella, David
Relating to certain procedures in civil cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1491 70-0 (1987)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the jurisdiction of the supreme court in certain civil cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1539 70-0 (1987)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to six-person juries in district court civil cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | Courts--Juries
HB 1679 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to certain attorneys appearing before certain judges and justices.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Consideration withdrawn
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges | Lawyers
HB 1685 70-0 (1987)
Author: Patronella, DavidSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to jury fees in civil cases in certain counties.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1738 70-0 (1987)
Author: Schoolcraft, Alan
Relating to confidentiality of court records in which the Texas Department of Human Services is a party.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Parent & Child | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Open Records
HB 2171 70-0 (1987)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the compensation of the judges of the county civil courts at law in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2298 70-0 (1987)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to service of process on nonresidents.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 2320 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to assumption of the risk by certain plaintiffs in civil actions.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2423 70-0 (1987)
Author: McWilliams, Jim
Relating to the service of civil process.
House: County Affairs
Pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
HB 2538 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to a unified system of security for judgments pending appeal, to provide a procedure to supersede judgment liens, to provide a limit on the amount of security required, to provide flexibility in the type and amount of security required, to provide for review by mandamus, to provide for implementing rules, and to declare an emergency.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SECURITY FOR JUDGMENT ACT
HB 2604 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gibson, BruceSponsor: Anderson, Richard
Relating to preferences of hearings and trials in the trial courts of this state.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Labor--General
SB 127 70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the service of civil process by constables.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CONSTABLES | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 198 70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to service of civil process on the secretary of state.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 284 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the arbitration of civil suits.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 414 70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the recordation, submission, and recovery of taxable and other court costs incurred in civil suits.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 415 70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to possession, filing, certification, and disposition of certain instruments pertaining to civil suits in the district courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District
SB 530 70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the preparation and delivery of certain court documents and to costs in civil suits.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 841 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the jurisdiction of the supreme court in certain civil cases.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 930 70-0 (1987)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an affidavit of inability to pay costs in a civil case.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1112 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the admissibility of a hearsay statement by an abused child in civil cases and administrative proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD WITNESSES | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Family Violence
SB 1120 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the competency of a child to testify in a civil proceeding.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably with substitute
| CHILD WITNESSES | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1197 70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to jury fees in civil cases in counties with a population of two million or more.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1414 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to a unified system of security for judgments pending appeal to provide a procedure to supersede judgment liens, to provide a limit on the amount of security required, to provide flexibility in the type and amount of security required, to provide for interlocutory appellate review, to provide for implementing rules, and to declare an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with substitute
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SECURITY FOR JUDGMENT ACT | Tort Reform
HB 3 70-1 (1987)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the venue of certain civil actions.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
| Corporations & Associations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Tort Reform | Transportation--Railroads
SB 7 70-1 (1987)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the venue of certain civil actions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Committee of the Whole
Effective in 90 days--9/2/87
| Corporations & Associations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Tort Reform | Transportation--Railroads
HB 77 70-2 (1987)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to prejudgment interest in certain civil cases.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Tort Reform
HB 17 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, PatriciaSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the alternative preparation and delivery of certain court documents and to costs in civil suits.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with substitute
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 147 69-0 (1985)
Author: Patrick, Kae
Relating to costs incurred in the defense of certain claims for pecuniary damages in civil actions and the awarding of those costs by the court.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 256 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to statements of fact in appeals of suits affecting the parent-child relationship in certain counties.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Parent & Child
HB 300 69-0 (1985)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the procedure for taking the deposition of a witness under the age of 18 in a juvenile court proceeding.
House: Judiciary
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD WITNESSES | Courts--Civil Procedure | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1017 69-0 (1985)
Author: Buchanan, J. W.
Relating to venue in suits involving the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1034 69-0 (1985)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to the interest rate on certain judgments.
House: Judicial Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1412 69-0 (1985)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to service and return of citation in civil actions.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1490 69-0 (1985)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of the statutes relating to civil procedure and civil remedies and liabilities.
House: Judicial Affairs
Transferred to Calendars Committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Statutory Revision
HB 1737 69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the costs of the record of proceedings before the Texas Board of Health and the Texas Department of Health.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 1757 69-0 (1985)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to venue in suits brought by the State involving overweight vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Courts--Civil Procedure | TRAVIS COUNTY | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2193 69-0 (1985)
Author: Perez, NicolasSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the number of jurors in county and district court civil cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HJR 83 69-0 (1985)
Author: Perez, NicolasSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the composition of juries in district court civil cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 282 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the testimony in certain cases of a child who is the alleged victim of an offense.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD WITNESSES | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Trial
SB 292 69-0 (1985)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to costs incurred in the defense of certain claims for pecuniary damages in civil actions and the awarding of those costs by the court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 344 69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Willis, Doyle
Relating to evidence of necessity of service and reasonableness of cost in certain civil actions.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 360 69-0 (1985)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | PROCESS SERVERS
SB 638 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to temporary court orders in suits for dissolution of marriage and suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child
SB 667 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to actions against a corporation accruing after the dissolution of the corporation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Corporations & Associations | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 734 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the state's duty to indemnify current or former state officers, contractors, or employees for legal expenses incurred in certain criminal proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Civil Procedure | State Employees | State Officers
SB 797 69-0 (1985)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Messer, Bill
Relating to adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of the statutes relating to civil procedure and civil remedies and liabilities; making conforming amendments and repeals; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Statutory Revision
SB 1027 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the costs of the record of proceedings before the Texas Board of Health or the Texas Department of Health.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF
SB 1099 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to arbitration of civil suits; providing for procedures and effect.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1455 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to requirements in certain lawsuits in which certain present or former state officers or employees are parties and to notice of intent to take default judgments against such parties and to consequences of failure to perform the requirements.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Civil Procedure | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 63 69-3 (1986)
Author: Smith, RichardSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the venue of suits in which the University Interscholastic League is a defendant or the interpretation of its rules or regulations is an issue.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 49 69-3 (1986)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the venue of suits brought against the University Interscholastic League; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 31 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to costs in civil suits.
House: Judiciary
Testimony Received
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 32 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to possession, filing, certification, and disposition of certain instruments pertaining to civil suits in the district courts.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District
HB 45 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to venue in civil actions and providing mandatory venue and permissive venue.
House: Judiciary
See remarks
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 122 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to proof of a person's inability to pay costs of suit or appeal.
House: Judiciary
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Human Services--Direct Assistance | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 237 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the record on appeal in a civil case.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 239 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to venue in libel and slander cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 251 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the suspension of execution of a judgment in a civil suit pending appeal.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 775 68-0 (1983)
Author: Laney, JamesSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the time period for filing bonds or notices, affidavits, or deposits in lieu of bonds in accelerated appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 932 68-0 (1983)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to six-person juries in district court civil cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Juries
HB 1052 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mankins, Jimmy
Relating to six-person juries in district court civil cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Coauthor authorized
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 1119 68-0 (1983)
Author: Khoury, RollinSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the jurisdiction of the supreme court and the courts of appeals in certain civil cases and the issuance of the writ of mandamus by the courts of appeals or the justices.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1164 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to suspension of the running of a statute of limitations because of a person's imprisonment.
House: Judiciary
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1186 68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, BillSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of the statutes relating to civil procedure and civil remedies and liabilities.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Statutory Revision
HB 1429 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to service of process in a civil suit.
House: Law Enforcement
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| CONSTABLES | Courts--Civil Procedure | PROCESS SERVERS | SHERIFFS
HB 1455 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to venue in civil actions and providing mandatory venue and permissive venue.
House: Judiciary
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1644 68-0 (1983)
Author: McKenna, JanSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to parties agreeing to a trial by a special judge for district court civil cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges
HB 2001 68-0 (1983)
Author: Jackson, Lee
Relating to default judgments against the State of Texas.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HJR 53 68-0 (1983)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize six-person juries in civil cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Coauthor authorized
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 61 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mankins, Jimmy
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize six-person juries in civil cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Coauthor authorized
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 677 68-0 (1983)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of the statutes relating to civil procedure and civil remedies and liabilities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Statutory Revision
SB 882 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the appointment, qualifications, use, compensation, immunity, and authority of masters in civil cases and to attendance of other court officers at hearings conducted by masters.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Personnel
SB 889 68-0 (1983)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the time period for filing bonds or notices, affidavits, or deposits in lieu of bonds in accelerated appeals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 957 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the exercise of jurisdiction over nonresidents by Texas courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Aliens | Corporations & Associations | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1190 68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Jackson, Lee
Relating to requirements in certain lawsuits in which the State of Texas or any state agency is a party and of notice of intent to take default judgments against the State of Texas or any state agency and to consequences of failure to perform the requirements.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SR 653 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Directing the Senate Jurisprudence Committee to initiate a study of the venue laws of Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Trial | JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE, SENATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 123 68-2 (1984)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of the statutes relating to civil procedure and civil remedies and liabilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Statutory Revision
SB 53 68-2 (1984)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of the statutes relating to civil procedure and civil remedies and liabilities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Statutory Revision
HB 100 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to proof of a person's inability to pay costs of suit or appeal.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 162 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the record on appeal in a civil case.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 219 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to suspension of execution of a judgment in civil suit pending appeal.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 224 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to rules governing action taken by a court on a motion for summary judgment.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 227 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the record on appeal in a civil case.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 384 67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the service of citation in civil suits.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 685 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to service of citation on nonresidents for property tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 743 67-0 (1981)
Author: Nowlin, JamesSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the Uniform Foreign Country Money-Judgment Recognition Act and the Recognition of money judgments by courts of foreign countries.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | UNIFORM FOREIGN COUNTRY MONEY-JUDGMENT RECOGNITION ACT
HB 909 67-0 (1981)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to venue in civil actions and providing mandatory venue and permissive venue.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1253 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to liability of officers for execution of a writ of a court.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Personnel
HB 1287 67-0 (1981)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to service or delivery of process by registered or certified mail.
House: Transportation
Coauthor authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1817 67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to injunctions of public nuisances.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | NUISANCES
HB 1818 67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to injunctions of common nuisances.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | NUISANCES
HB 2023 67-0 (1981)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to interest on damages awarded in court actions.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2066 67-0 (1981)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the reinstatement of certain civil proceedings that have been dismissed for want of prosecution.
House: Judiciary
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2087 67-0 (1981)
Author: Pierce, George
Relating to costs incurred in the defense of certain claims for pecuniary damages in civil actions and the awarding of such costs by the court.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2134 67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the possession of depositions filed with the District Clerk pending trial of Civil Causes of Action and providing a filing fee for certification.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2155 67-0 (1981)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to venue in civil actions.
House: Judiciary
Posting rule suspended
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2194 67-0 (1981)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the recovery of attorneys fees in civil action.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 366 67-0 (1981)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the admission of public records kept by electronic data processing as evidence in the courts of this state.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Received from the Senate
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems
SB 529 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to a general charge to the jury by a district court, county court, or county court at law and the evidence to support certain judgments.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
SB 979 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to venue in civil actions; revising Article 1995, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Record vote
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1078 67-0 (1981)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to appeals to the Supreme Court and the courts of appeals in injunction proceeding, in cases where judgment of courts of appeal are final, and in cases where appeal is direct to the Supreme Court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Received from the Senate
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 30 66-0 (1979)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to venue in certain tort actions.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 51 66-0 (1979)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.
Relating to a preference on court dockets to certain worker's compensation cases.
House: Employment Practices
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 176 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the record on appeal in a civil case.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 177 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the suspension of execution of a judgment in a civil suit pending appeal.
House: Judiciary
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 185 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to an answer by mail to a suit in justice court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice
HB 190 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to proof of a person's inability to pay costs of a suit or appeal.
House: Judiciary
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 412 66-0 (1979)
Author: Simpson, BobSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the statute of limitations in certain actions.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 538 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the record on appeal in a civil case.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 721 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to the authorized manner of service of citation in a civil suit.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 722 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to persons authorized to serve process in criminal suits.
House: Judiciary
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTABLES | Courts--Civil Procedure | SHERIFFS
HB 1260 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to the collection of judgments by court proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1555 66-0 (1979)
Author: Gilley, Smith
Relating to verdicts by five members of a six-member jury in civil cases.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 1767 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to injunctions to abate public nuisances.
House: Business & Industry
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Crimes--Miscellaneous | NUISANCES
HB 2044 66-0 (1979)
Author: Caraway, Bill
Relating to service of documents in civil or probate proceedings by persons other than sheriffs or constable.
House: Judiciary
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
| Courts--Civil Procedure | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 2140 66-0 (1979)
Author: DeLay, Tom
Relating to service of documents in civil or probate proceedings by persons other than the sheriff or constable.
House: Judiciary
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
| Courts--Civil Procedure | PROCESS SERVERS
SB 255 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to appeals from certain interlocutory orders in class action suits.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| CLASS ACTIONS | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 364 66-0 (1979)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to the method of payment of damages in certain court action.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Health--General | Product Liability
SB 365 66-0 (1979)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to the reduction of damage awards in certain civil suits; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Health--General
SB 959 66-0 (1979)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to authorized manner for service of citation in a civil suit.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Courts--Civil Procedure | PROCESS SERVERS
SB 1066 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to service of process on nonresident employers in certain civil actions or proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Labor--Management Relations
HB 213 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to record on appeal in a civil case.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in formal meeting
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 332 65-0 (1977)
Author: Weddington, Sarah
Relating to evidence in a civil action of necessity of services and reasonableness of charges by a person or institution licensed by the state.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 525 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the suspension of execution of a judgment in a civil suit pending appeal.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 795 65-0 (1977)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the registration, powers, duties, and liabilities of civil process servers; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 829 65-0 (1977)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to venue in certain tort actions.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 851 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to preventing execution of civil process in civil cause; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 1097 65-0 (1977)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to service of citizens by serving the insurer under certain circumstances.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 1183 65-0 (1977)
Author: Allee, Henry E.
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in trials on appeal of workmen's compensation awards.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1239 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to venue in negligence cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1244 65-0 (1977)
Author: Florence, Buck
Relating to sustaining venue in negligence suits in a county where an act or omission of negligence occurred when such act or omission was that of the tort feasor.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 1258 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to an answer by mail to a suit in justice court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice
HB 1275 65-0 (1977)
Author: Green, Forrest
Relating to the burden of proof in civil actions involving restrictive covenants.
House: Judiciary
Assigned to General State Calendar
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 1856 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gilley, SmithSponsor: Clower, Ron
Relating to the executing process in suits to enforce the collection of deliquent taxes.
House: Judiciary Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2023 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to a security deposit from a party claiming pecuniary damages in a civil action for costs incurred in the defense of certain claims and the awarding of such costs by the court.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2119 65-0 (1977)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to a security deposit from a plaintiff in a civil action against certain public entities and public employees for costs incurred in the defense of certain suits and the awarding of such costs by the court; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 447 65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to hindrance of a peace officer executing civil process; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 481 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Bryant, John W.
Relating to preventing execution of process in a civil cause; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 581 65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the authority of licensed private investigators to serve documents in civil and probate proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
| Courts--Civil Procedure | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PROCESS SERVERS
SB 600 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to class actions.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| CLASS ACTIONS | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 864 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to civil penalties under the Texas Water Quality Act.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Water--Development
SB 1062 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Coleman, Ronald
Relating to serving of citation against cities and school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Education--School Districts
HB 15 64-0 (1975)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to an optional method of service of citation by registered mail; reserving personal service in certain situations.
House: Judiciary
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 46 64-0 (1975)
Author: Geiger, Richard S.Sponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the issuance and form of writs of sequestration and the dissolution of a writ of sequestration at a hearing; relating to damages for wrongfully securing issuance of writ of sequestration.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 73 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the form of service of citation in a suit for divorce or annulment or to declare a marriage void.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 210 64-0 (1975)
Author: Munson, Ben
Relating to awarding attorneys' fees in any civil action in which the court finds that equity would be served by the award; providing for review of the award.
House: Judiciary
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 253 64-0 (1975)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the preparation of a judgment in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 551 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to preventing the execution of process in a civil cause; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 776 64-0 (1975)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to a general charge to the jury by a district court, county court, or county court at law in civil cases; repealing laws in conflict.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 871 64-0 (1975)
Author: Geiger, Richard S.
Relating to classification of persons executing criminal process as peace officers; authorizing peace officers to serve process issuing out of municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 1007 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the proof of a person's inability to pay costs of suit or appeal or to give security for costs of suit or appeal.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1015 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the appeal of civil cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1679 64-0 (1975)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Amending the Texas Business and Commerce Code, Chapter 27 by adding Section 27.02 to provide civil relief for criminal fraud.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1802 64-0 (1975)
Author: Cates, Phil
Relating to allowing counterclaims for damages for abuse of process to be filed in any civil action for damages for personal injury or death; repealing all laws in conflict.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HCR 151 64-0 (1975)
Author: Geiger, Richard S.
Authorizing the Enrolling Clerk of the House to make corrections in HB 46.
Signed by Governor
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Corrective
SB 8 64-0 (1975)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the issuance of writs of sequestration and the dissolution of a writ of sequestration at a hearing; relating to damages for wrongfully securing issuance of writ of sequestration.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 13 64-0 (1975)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to awarding attorneys' fees in any civil action in which the court finds that equity would be served by the award; providing for review of the award.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 109 64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to disclosure of privileged information by a minister, priest, rabbi, or Christian Science practitioner in certain court proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably substituted
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Religion
SB 187 64-0 (1975)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to an optional method of service of citation by registered mail; reserving personal service in certain situations.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 296 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to venue in civil actions.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from subcommittee with no action taken
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 453 64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Geiger, Richard S.
Relating to the making of certain advance payments as defined in the Act to tort claimants; providing procedures regarding such payments and credit therefor; providing for prospective application of the Act and effect of such payment on tolling the statute of limitations.
House: Insurance Senate: Jurisprudence
90 day bill
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 88 63-0 (1973)
Author: Nugent, James E.Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to reform of civil suits based on negligence; establishing a system of comparative negligence and modifying existing rules as to the effect of contributory negligence; providing for contribution among certain joint tort-feasors.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 217 63-0 (1973)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Prohibiting the giving of evidence in criminal actions or proceedings by any counselor in any elementary or secondary public school of a communication made to the counselor by a student which communication tends to incriminate the student; providing that a counselor in any elementary or secondary public school shall not be required to disclose the source and the content of certain communications, defining certain words, repealing or modifying all laws in conflict herewith.
House: Education
Sent to Calendar Committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 612 63-0 (1973)
Author: Geiger, Richard S.
Relating to notice to party in possession of application for writ of sequestration; relating to hearing and issuance of a writ.
House: Judiciary
Received from House
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 716 63-0 (1973)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to venue so as to provide that actions founded upon an obligation of the defendant for goods, services, loans, and extensions of credit intended primarily for personal, family, or household use must be brought in either the county in which the defendant signs the contract, or in the county in which the defendant resides at the commencement of the action; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1136 63-0 (1973)
Author: Vecchio, James S.
Relating to venue of legal actions.
House: Judiciary
Sent to Calendar Committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1695 63-0 (1973)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to suits for the protection of mistreated animals; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Animals | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 36 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to reform of civil suits based on negligence; establishing a system of comparative negligence and modifying existing rules as to the effect of contributory negligence; providing for simplification of the process of submitting issues to the jury; providing for contribution among certain joint tort-feasors.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Laid on table
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 97 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Providing for rules governing procedure in courts with jurisdiction to hear and determine cases in which traffic offenses are charged.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported by subcommittee favorably
| Courts--Civil Procedure | TRAFFIC OFFENSE PROCEDURE ACT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 169 63-0 (1973)
Author: Wallace, Jim
Relating to service of process on a liability insurer.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 179 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Prohibiting the giving of evidence in criminal actions or proceedings by any counselor in any elementary or secondary public school of a communication made to the counselor by a student which communication tends to incriminate the student; providing that a counselor in any elementary or secondary public school shall not be required to disclose the source and content of certain communications, defining certain words, repealing or modifying all laws in conflict herewith.
Senate: Subcommittee on Civil Matters
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
SB 280 63-0 (1973)
Author: Wolff, Nelson
Relating to the issuance of a written notice to appear in court for the violation of certain city ordinances; providing for immediate appearance before a magistrate in certain situations; providing for appearance by counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| City Government--General | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 399 63-0 (1973)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to awarding attorney's fees in any civil action in which the court finds that equity would be served by the award; providing for review of the award.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Sent to subcommittee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 334 62-0 (1971)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to providing for restraint against the introduction of evidence of advance payments for economic loss of claimants during subsequent litigation unless introduced by the party against whom the action is brought.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 556 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hale, L. DeWittSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to establishing a system of comparative negligence and abolishing contributory negligence as a bar to recovery under certain conditions in civil suits by providing for recovery of damages on the basis of comparison of negligence.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 820 62-0 (1971)
Author: Pickens, Ace
Relating to the requisites of citation by publication.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 916 62-0 (1971)
Author: Santiesteban, H. Tati | et. al.
Relating to the charge of the court submitted to juries in the trial of civil cases.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
SB 155 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to an offer to compromise by a party in a contested action in negligence in which damages for personal injury are sought, and the recovery of costs when the offer is not accepted.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 156 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the charge of the court submitted to juries in the trial of civil cases.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
SB 219 62-0 (1971)
Author: McKool, Mike
Relating to the service of process on non-residents.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 340 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to effecting reform in the trial of civil actions.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 403 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the admissability in evidence of certain statements of fact or opinion in cases of contract or tort for malpractice.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Malpractice--Professionals
SB 7 62-4 (1972)
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 12 62-4 (1972)
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 553 61-0 (1969)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the number of concurring jurors required to render a verdict in civil cases.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 709 61-0 (1969)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to prohibiting admission of evidence of the settlement of a claim for property damage and/or payment of medical expense in a lawsuit for damages for personal injuries suffered in the same occurrence on which the property damage and/or medical expense claim was based.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE
HB 1136 61-0 (1969)
Author: Niland, Thomas M. "Tom"
Relating to the date of trial and issuance of a writ of restitution in an action of forcible detainer.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 384 61-0 (1969)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Relating to venue in suits to enjoin certain strikes or picketing.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 403 61-0 (1969)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the jury verdict in civil cases in district courts.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | Courts--Juries
SB 404 61-0 (1969)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the charge of the court submitted to juries in the trial of civil cases.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 218 60-0 (1967)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Relating to the jury verdict in civil cases in district courts.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 657 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to prohibiting the dismissal of civil law suits under certain circumstances.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 738 60-0 (1967)
Author: Ray, Jr., C. L. | et. al.
Relating to the jurisdiction of city policemen and marshals to serve corporation court process.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Municipal | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 346 60-0 (1967)
Author: Jordan, Barbara Charline
Relating to the jury verdict in civil cases in district courts.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
SB 456 60-0 (1967)
Author: Christie, Joe William
Relating to the charge of the court submitted to juries in the trial of civil cases.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
SB 526 60-0 (1967)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to amending certain statutes by providing for the condemnor paying landowner's expenses and fees connected with a condemnation suit when the condemnor dismisses the suit before entry of judgment.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
SB 536 60-0 (1967)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the value of property and the amount of damages in condemnation proceedings.
| CONDEMNATION | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 81 59-0 (1965)
Author: Murray, Menton J. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts to provide that construction of a new reservoir on that portion of a stream over which a water master has heretofore been, or may hereafter be, appointed, shall not void such appointment nor restrict the authority of such water master to act both upstream and downstream from such new reservoir; providing for the retention of jurisdiction by the Trial Court to allocate and distribute water in its judicial custody during appeal and until entry of final judgment.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Water--Rights
HB 171 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to prohibiting the dismissal of civil law suits under certain circumstances.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 921 59-0 (1965)
Author: Ivy, David M.
Relating to the enforcement of judgments ordering payment of child support.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support
HB 1001 59-0 (1965)
Author: Fletcher, Henry A.
Relating to the testimony of a medical practitioner concerning the physical or mental condition of a person he has examined.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | PHYSICIANS
HB 1122 59-0 (1965)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Relating to the right of a defendant in a trespass to try title suit to remove improvements from the land.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 15 59-0 (1965)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to arbitrations pursuant to written agreements concluded upon the advice of counsel to both parties, expressly excluding all arbitrations relating to any labor union contract, all affecting controversies between any employer and any employee of the employer or their respective representatives and all relating to any contract of insurance and to any construction contract.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | GENERAL ARBITRATION ACT, TEXAS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 21 59-0 (1965)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Relating to amending certain Acts to provide that construction of a new reservoir on that portion of a stream over which a water master has heretofore been, or may hereafter be, appointed shall not void such appointment nor restrict the authority of such water master to act both upstream and downstream from such new reservoir; providing for the retention by the Trial Court to allocate and distribute water in its judicial custody during appeal and until entry of final judgment.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Water--Rights
SB 373 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to providing for the appointment of referees by the Juvenile and District Courts of Wichita County, Texas, in certain civil cases.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Personnel
SB 436 59-0 (1965)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the designation of certain times for the trial of civil jury cases in certain District Courts.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 562 59-0 (1965)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the testimony of a medical practitioner concerning the physical or mental condition of a person he has examined.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | PHYSICIANS
HB 185 58-0 (1963)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Relating to providing for the issuing, service and return of process in all courts upon corporations charged by indictment, information, or complaint with the commission of a criminal offense.
| Corporations & Associations | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 231 58-0 (1963)
Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob"
Relating to arbitrations pursuant to written agreements of the parties, expressly excluding all arbitrations relating to any labor union contract and all affecting controversies between any employer and any employee of the employer or their respective representatives.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 312 58-0 (1963)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to providing that no party in the trial of any litigation who takes advantage of any right or privilege afforded under the Constitution, Statutes, Rules of Civil Procedure, or other rules of law, procedure of evidence, shall be criticized or ridiculed by any other party, and providing for reversals in such cases.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Trial
HB 650 58-0 (1963)
Author: Brown, Donald M. "Don"
Relating to repealing Statutes relative to assistance of Attorney General to prevent closure of schools.
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Civil Procedure | Education--General
HB 731 58-0 (1963)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to providing that certain wills may be proved by such evidence as the presiding judge may require, where the subscribing witnesses are dead or are beyond the jurisdiction of the court.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 761 58-0 (1963)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit"
Relating to providing that a jury determination shall conclusively establish good cause thereby waiving limitation requirements in meritorious cases coming within the provisions of this Act.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 257 58-0 (1963)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to allowing interested persons aggrieved by conservation laws relating to crude petroleum or natural gas or waste thereof or by any rule, regulation or order promulgated by the Railroad Commission to file suit, with certain exceptions in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where any well or wells, land or mineral interest or a part thereof affected lies.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 272 58-0 (1963)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Relating to providing that any district court may, in a case involving water rights to which the state or Texas Water Commission is a party, determine, cancel or declare inoperative, in whole or in part, any claimed appropriative water rights of a party to such suit on petition of the state, Texas Water Commission or any party at interest in said suit.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS | Water--Rights
HB 290 57-0 (1961)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to defining the term "trial de novo" as that term is used in the Civil and Criminal Statutes of Texas.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Trial
HB 363 57-0 (1961)
Author: Hughes, Charles Ervin
Relating to abolishing the requirement of unanimous concurrence of the jurors in civil actions and to restore the constitutional provision permitting ten (10) members of a jury, concurring, in civil causes to render a verdict; requiring verdicts in all criminal cases by unanimous concurrence of all jurors.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 832 57-0 (1961)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to prohibiting the dismissal of civil law suits under certain circumstances.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 70 57-0 (1961)
Author: Baker, Robert W.
Relating to arbitration; establishing the validity of a written agreement to arbitrate a controversy; establishing procedures, including provisions to compel or stay arbitration, appointment of arbitrators, power of arbitrators to act, conduct of hearing, waiver of right to be represented by an attorney, attendance of witnesses, issuance of subpoenas, taking of depositions, rendition of award, modification or correction of award by arbitrators, payment of fees and expenses of arbitration, and confirmation of an arbitration award.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 226 57-0 (1961)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to payment by the plaintiff of certain costs in eminent domain proceedings.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
SB 299 57-0 (1961)
Author: Smith, Preston Earnest
Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code relative to testimony taken in open court upon the hearing of an application to probate a will.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 82 56-0 (1959)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to amending certain statutes providing for admissibility of a greater number of domestic and foreign records, admissibility of foreign laws as evidence of the matters contained therein, and for authentication of such records and foreign laws.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 355 56-0 (1959)
Author: Hughes, Charles Ervin
Relating to the jury verdict in civil cases in district courts.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 528 56-0 (1959)
Author: Mays, Jr., Abe M.
Relating to the charge of the court submitted to juries in the trial of civil cases, permitting the court to submit more than one ultimate fact issue in a single question, and allowing the jury to be informed of the legal effect of answers made on special issues.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
SB 145 56-0 (1959)
Author: Baker, Robert W.
Relating to arbitration; establishing the validity of a written agreement to arbitrate a controversy.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 254 56-0 (1959)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to abolishing the requirement of unanimous concurrence of the jurors in civil actions and to restore the constitutional provision permitting nine members of a jury, concurring, in civil causes to render a verdict.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
SB 265 56-0 (1959)
Author: Roberts, Herbert Ray
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code so as to authorize the State Board of Insurance to obtain an injunction in the District Court of Travis County, Texas, against any unlicensed corporation, association, partnership, company, firm or person to prevent the violation of any of the Texas insurance laws.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 40 55-0 (1957)
Author: Huffor, Earl | et. al.
Relating to arbitration.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 358 55-0 (1957)
Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications of masters in chancery in certain cases and providing for procedure relating to, and prescribing the effect of, reports of masters in such cases.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Personnel | Water--Rights
HB 754 55-0 (1957)
Author: Shackelford, E. E. "Shack"
Relating to amending certain Articles relating to the majority verdict of all civil juries.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
SB 228 55-0 (1957)
Author: Krueger, Culp
Relating to validating and confirming citations, citations by publication and all notices, and the returns on each, issued, accepted and relied upon by any court of competent jurisdiction prior to January 1, 1956, in any probate proceeding, administration or guardianship in this State, provided the legality of such citations, notices and returns are not being questioned in a court or probate proceeding on the effective date of this Act.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Validating Acts
SB 233 55-0 (1957)
Author: Secrest, Jarrard
Relating to amending certain statutes concerning the disqualifications of parties to testify in actions by or against executors, administrators or guardians.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 275 55-0 (1957)
Author: Weinert, Rudolph A.
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to clarify and making more certain the laws pertaining to contents, issuance, service, and return of writs, notices, and citations in probate proceedings; defining more clearly the laws applicable to independent executors, etc.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 490 54-0 (1955)
Author: Lieck, Jr., Charles J.
Relating to providing for receiving of a verdict in civil cases from a jury when the verdict is not unanimous; providing for situations where a certain number of jurors die or become disabled; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 166 53-0 (1953)
Author: Baker, Robert W.
Relating to amending certain Acts to authorize service of citation on the Chairman of the State Highway Commission in this State in suits against nonresident operators of motor vehicles or motorcycles and the agent, servant, employee, heir, legal representative, executor, administrator, or guardian of such operators.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 178 53-0 (1953)
Author: Lieck, Jr., Charles J.
Relating to amending certain Statutes and providing for venue in cases of personal injury and property damage, in cases of alleged crimes, offenses, trespass, or negligence.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 336 52-0 (1951)
Author: Miller, Jr., William Andrew
Relating to authorizing the judge of any court of record, for good cause shown, to reinstate on the docket of the court any civil action or cause dismissed for want of prosecution at any time within two years of dismissal.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Legislature
SB 238 52-0 (1951)
Author: McDonald, Warren Swann
Relating to amending certain statutes by providing for appeal to the Court of Civil Appeals from any order of any District or County Court in civil cases granting motions for new trial.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District
HB 180 51-0 (1949)
Author: Crosthwait, John L.
Relating to providing for remittance of 80% of county court fines and penalties and 85% of justice court fines and penalties recovered in prosecution of laws which it is or may hereafter be the duty of the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission to enforce; repealing all laws or parts thereof in conflict herewith.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 262 51-0 (1949)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"
Relating to amending a previous Act, to provide for a more efficient legal method of arbitration, providing the necessary procedure therefor, and repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 830 51-0 (1949)
Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain public municipal corporations and certain private corporations to represent in certain proceedings the interests, rights, titles and priorities of such corporations and others named in the Act; providing a saving clause.
| Corporations & Associations | Courts--Civil Procedure | RIO GRANDE RIVER | Water--Rights
HB 55 50-0 (1947)
Author: Atkinson, Henry L.
Relating to granting permission to L. M. Sides to bring suit against the State.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
HB 591 50-0 (1947)
Author: Blount, Ralph E. "Peppy" | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, relating to the matter of parties and the issuance and service of process in tax suits; providing for issuance and service of process on residents and nonresidents and for notice to unknown owners; repealing all laws in conflict.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 592 50-0 (1947)
Author: Blount, Ralph E. "Peppy" | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, issuance of citation in delinquent tax suits.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 88 49-0 (1945)
Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B.
Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to acknowledgment or proof of an instrument of writing for record by members of Armed Forces.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Military & Veterans
SB 96 49-0 (1945)
Author: Chadick, T. C.
Relating to providing a tax receipt regularly issued by a person authorized to do so shall be admitted in evidence in any Court action wherein payment of the tax receipted for is at issue and shall constitute a full defense to any action to collect such tax.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 159 49-0 (1945)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to making tax receipts issued by the state, county, city, school district or other political subdivision of the state or county, conclusive evidence of the payment of all taxes due on personal property of such taxpayer for said year, provided that the receipt or the rendition of such personal property be described in general terms as personal property.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 359 48-0 (1943)
Author: Craig, Richard Harrison | et. al.
Relating to providing proceedings supplementary to ordinary execution unenforced on judgments.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 382 48-0 (1943)
Author: Huffman, Calvin Combest "Cal"
Relating to amending certain Acts relative to publication of citations in newspapers in tax suits and fees to be charged, etc.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 173 48-0 (1943)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to establishing procedure for arbitration of certain matters and for stay of court proceedings pending arbitration.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 242 48-0 (1943)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady | et. al.
Relating to providing proceedings supplementary to ordinary execution unenforced on judgments.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 92 47-0 (1941)
Author: Moore, Weaver
Relating to vesting the Supreme Court with the power to make amendments or changes in the rules of practice and procedure in civil actions prior to April 1, 1941, such changes to be effective September 1, 1941.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 200 47-0 (1941)
Author: Smith, John Lee
Relating to repealing certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes under which rules of civil procedure have been promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 90 46-0 (1939)
Author: Harper, George H. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Articles of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; the form of verdicts of juries in Civil Cases to provide that in the trial of Civil Cases nine members of the jury concurring may render a verdict in District Court.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District
HB 112 46-0 (1939)
Author: Brown, Henry Turner
Relating to providing for the establishment of the legal age of any person residing in Texas, etc.
| Aging | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 124 46-0 (1939)
Author: Holland, Arthur Lawson
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; making it possible under given conditions to institute suits in counties other than the domicile of corporations and associations; including co-partnerships in exception to the general rule of the venue.
| Corporations & Associations | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 583 46-0 (1939)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to amending certain Articles of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; submission by charge and special issues in civil cases; excepting cases adjudged before the effective date.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 734 46-0 (1939)
Author: Hankamer, Harold Monroe
Relating to amending certain Sections of the Acts of the 45th Legislature (R.S.); providing in tax suits for service by publication where any defendant in such suit is a non-resident of the State or is absent from the State.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 768 46-0 (1939)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to regulating Bills of Exception in civil suits or actions; providing the basis of Bills of Exception, that it shall not be necessary for adverse counsel to formally except to a ruling.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1146 46-0 (1939)
Author: Riviere, Harvey Stephen Joseph
Relating to providing that House Bill No. 49 of the Acts of the 46th Legislature shall not have or be considered as having the effect of altering, modifying, or repealing in whole or in part any of the provisions of a certain Act.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 58 46-0 (1939)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute empowering the judge to change venue on his own motion.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 69 46-0 (1939)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers | et. al.
Relating to providing that no party who participates either in person or by his attorney in the actual trial of the cases in the trial court shall be entitled to review by the Court of Civil Appeals through means of writ of error.
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 71 46-0 (1939)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers | et. al.
Relating to conferring and relinquishing to the Supreme Court full rule-making power in Civil Judicial proceedings.
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 130 46-0 (1939)
Author: Burns, Gordon M. | et. al.
Relating to further regulation of trial procedure and practice in Civil Cases in the District and County Courts of this State and also authorizing attorneys during an argument to comment upon or explain to the jury the effect of their verdict or answers to Special Issues.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers
SB 151 46-0 (1939)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to authorizing the presiding judge in any contested civil case involving land titles to determine whether or not the cause or the defense if unmeritorious in fact and substance and in his discretion, upon the request of the prevailing party, to fix and render judgment for a reasonable Attorney's fee.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS
SB 153 46-0 (1939)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to providing that in all civil cases submitted to juries on special issues in the District and County Courts of this state, no complaint or objection to the form or content of any special issue so submitted may be considered by the trial court, unless such complaint be accompanied by a proper special issue or definition to be submitted in lieu of the one or ones so objected to.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 336 46-0 (1939)
Author: Lanning, Royston Conrad "Doc"
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to pleadings in civil suits in District and County Courts.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 26 43-4 (1934)
Author: Hankamer, Harold Monroe | et. al.
Relating to providing actual possession of property not necessary to maintain suits to try title.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 35 42-0 (1931)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the requisitions of the charge of the Court to the Jury.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 51 42-0 (1931)
Author: McCombs, Charles S.
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to citation by publication so as to provide that in actions affecting the title to, possession of, interest in or lien on land a non-resident whose residence or address is disclosed by the records shall be served.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 62 42-0 (1931)
Author: Wagstaff, Robert McAlpine
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to limit the venue of suits instituted by the Attorney General for Public lands or for rents for same or damages thereto to the county of the defendant's residence or the county where the land lies.
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Civil Procedure | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 103 42-0 (1931)
Author: Lockhart, George E.
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to more clearly define such subdivision as a venue statute and not a statute restricting jurisdiction to the courts of the counties referred to therein.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 147 42-0 (1931)
Author: Lockhart, George E.
Relating to claims for personal injury, death or property damage.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 210 42-0 (1931)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to providing that all citations and notices issued by the County Clerk under certain statutes concerning the estates of decedents, guardian and ward shall be returnable to the court from which issued on certain days.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 218 42-0 (1931)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide that citation on the final accounts of executors and administrators shall be served by posting ten days before the term of Court.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 290 42-0 (1931)
Author: Warwick, Clyde W.
Relating to providing for the payment of expenses of trial by jury in civil cases by the counties in which said cases are filed.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 291 42-0 (1931)
Author: Barron, Elbert M. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the perpetuation of the testimony of witnesses who have testified in person on any trial of a civil suit in this state.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | WITNESSES
HB 471 42-0 (1931)
Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B.
Relating to authorizing certain land suits.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 879 42-0 (1931)
Author: Daniel, Albert King
Relating to providing that any interested party not willing to abide by the final decision of the Industrial Accident Board shall, in the manner provided by law, bring suit in the county where the injury occurred, to set aside said final decision.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 55 42-0 (1931)
Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint"
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to limit the venue of suits instituted by the Attorney General for Public lands or for rents by same or damages thereto to the county of the defendant's residence or the county were the land lies.
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Civil Procedure | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 122 42-0 (1931)
Author: Martin, William Marvin "Will"
Relative to bills of exception in District and County courts.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District
SB 135 42-0 (1931)
Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe"
Relating to service of citation by publication in certain newspapers in certain cases.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 224 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank
Relating to prescribing the procedure of filing pleas to the jurisdiction of the court in lawsuits.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 226 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank
Relating to amending certain article relative to plea of privilege.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 250 42-0 (1931)
Author: Oneal, Benjamin Grady "Ben"
Relating to providing no motion, suit, action, defense or appeal of any party to a suit shall hereafter be sustained or maintained in any of the trial or appellate courts of this state on account of any defection citation or defection issuance or service unless such motion, suit, action, defense or appeal is duly verified.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Trial
SB 306 42-0 (1931)
Author: Martin, William Marvin "Will"
Relating to amending certain Article relative to the application for a writ of error.
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 347 42-0 (1931)
Author: Purl, George Clark
Relating to amending certain Article by providing that suits against certain districts, the venue shall lie in the county in which said district is located.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 354 42-0 (1931)
Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint"
Relating to providing for the payment of expenses of trial by Jury in Civil cases by the counties in which said cases are filed, except when such cases are transferred upon pleas of privileges.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
SB 428 42-0 (1931)
Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe"
Relating to calling witnesses in civil suits.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | WITNESSES
SB 440 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank
Relating to providing that in every case appealed from the Industrial Accident Board to a District or County Court, the Clerk of such Court shall, within twenty days after the filing thereof, mail to the Industrial Accident Board a notice of such filing, and shall within twenty days after the judgment is rendered in such suit, mail to the Industrial Accident Board a certified copy thereof; providing a penalty for failure to comply with this Act.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 580 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to cases appealed to the Court of Civil Appeals and/or taken to the Supreme Court.
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 15 42-3 (1932)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap"
Relating to amending certain Article which provides that each Clerk shall keep a file docket showing the number of the suit, names of the attorneys, the names of the parties to the suit and the object thereof; providing that the Clerk shall record on the file docket the officer's return on the process.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 32 41-0 (1929)
Author: Jenkins, Charles H.
Relating to defining what shall constitute the record on appeal of any civil case tried in any district or county court in this State; the manner and time of preparing and filing such record, requiring a motion for a new trial as a prerequisite to appeal and providing that such motion shall constitute the assignment of errors on such appeal and repealing certain statutes.
House: Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District
HB 35 41-0 (1929)
Author: Jenkins, Charles H.
Relating to providing for bills of exception in civil cases tried in any district or county court in this State and repealing certain statutes.
House: Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District
HB 40 41-0 (1929)
Author: Jenkins, Charles H.
Relating to making the official stenographic report of the evidence taken in the trial of any Civil Suit, evidence upon any subsequent trial of such suit, or in another suit between the same parties involving the same subject matter.
House: Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE
HB 73 41-0 (1929)
Author: Prendergast, F. H.
Relating to regulating the practice in the district and county court in the trial of civil cases.
House: Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District
HB 463 41-0 (1929)
Author: Hardy, Bailey Whitson
Relating to authorizing the recovery of a penalty of ten per cent of the amount demanded and also reasonable attorneys' fees in all civil suits in which the plaintiff recovers the full amount for which demand was made.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 476 41-0 (1929)
Author: McCombs, Charles S.
Relating to suspending all rules and forms of pleading practice and procedure in Civil Cases by the Legislature and substituting for them rules and forms prescribed by the Supreme Court of Texas.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 252 41-0 (1929)
Author: Wirtz, Alvin Jacob
Relating to creating an advisory civil judicial council of the continuous study, investigation and report upon the civil judicial system of the State, its administration, procedure and functioning gathering of civil judicial statistics.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 326 41-0 (1929)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Relating to prescribing what shall constitute the transcript in cases appealed to the Court of Civil Appeals.
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District
SB 328 41-0 (1929)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Relating to citations in civil cases.
| CONSTABLES | Courts--Civil Procedure | SHERIFFS
SB 346 41-0 (1929)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to pertaining to making rules of civil practice procedure and pleading by the Supreme Court.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 208 41-1 (1929)
Author: Johnson, Andrew Percy | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute; providing the right to call adverse party as witness in Civil suits.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 52 41-1 (1929)
Author: Wirtz, Alvin Jacob
Relating to creating an advisory Civil Judicial Council for the continuous study and investigation of and report upon the Civil Judicial System of the State, its administration, procedure and functioning.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 31 40-0 (1927)
Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree
Relating to amending an Article 2249 of Chapter 12, Title 42 of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925 so as to provide that an appeal or writ of error may be taken to the Court of Civil Appeals from every final judgment of the county court.
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 32 40-0 (1927)
Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree
Relating to amending Article 2253, of Chapter 12, of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925; relating to the perfection of appeals in civil cases.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 33 40-0 (1927)
Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree
Relating to amending Article 2274 of Chapter 12, Title 42, of the revised Civil Statutes of 1925 so as to provide for cases in which a bond is insufficient as a cost bond.
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 44 40-0 (1927)
Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree
Relating to amending Article 4676 of Title 77 of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925 regarding the death of a party.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 97 40-0 (1927)
Author: Jacks, Nathaniel Green
Relating to requiring litigants to furnish the Clerk of court duplicate originals of all pleadings and all other papers filed in the cause during its progress or incident.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District
HB 113 40-0 (1927)
Author: Cummings, Emry Spencer | et. al.
Relating to conferring power upon the Supreme Court to make rules of pleading, practice and procedure in Civil cases, and to prescribe forms of writs, processes and notices in civil cases.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 192 40-0 (1927)
Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree | et. al.
Relating to making it within the discretion of the court whether to appoint an attorney or guardian ad litem to certain individuals.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | GUARDIANS & WARDS
HB 259 40-0 (1927)
Author: Moursund, Travis Bruce
Relating to amending Articles 6843 and 6856, Title 116, of Revised Civil Statutes, relating to bonds and writs of sequestration.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 277 40-0 (1927)
Author: McCombs, Charles S.
Relating to amending and repealing certain articles of the Revised Civil Statutes relating to continuances.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 302 40-0 (1927)
Author: Runge, Roscoe Conkling
Relating to amending Article 2208 of Title 42 of the Revised Civil Statutes relating to filing of conclusions of fact and conclusions of law.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges
HB 328 40-0 (1927)
Author: Wassell, Heverington Eugene
Relating to providing for the subdivision of special issues in civil jury cases raised by the pleading and evidence in the case.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 349 40-0 (1927)
Author: Masterson, Alexander E.
Relating to amending Article 2289 of Chapter 13, Title 42 of the Revised Civil Statutes, relating to lost records or papers.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 397 40-0 (1927)
Author: Wassell, Heverington Eugene
Relating to requisites, issuance and service of citations.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 458 40-0 (1927)
Author: Acker, Sr., Walter P. | et. al.
Relating to providing that where a plea of not guilty is followed by a special plea, this shall in no case confine the proof of the matters specially pleaded.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 461 40-0 (1927)
Author: McCombs, Charles S.
Relating to amending Article 3716 of the Revised Civil Statutes by adding thereto certain language relating to testimony in trials.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | WITNESSES
HB 466 40-0 (1927)
Author: Pope, Bowen
Relating to regulating, controlling and limiting the effect to be given all laws and rules of court procedure applying to the trial or appeal of any cause pending in any court of Texas.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 578 40-0 (1927)
Author: Rawlins, John Allen | et. al.
Relating to giving the Supreme Court of Texas the power to make and establish all rules of civil procedure for the government of said court and the other courts of this State so as to expedite the dispatch of business therein.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 89 40-0 (1927)
Author: Ward, Pierce B.
Relating to amend Article 2162 of Chapter 8, Title 42, of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District
SB 104 40-0 (1927)
Author: Neal, Mary Elizabeth "Margie"
Relating to the disposition of cases in the Supreme Court.
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 119 40-0 (1927)
Author: Price, Lloyd E.
Relating to amend an Article 4231 of Chapter 10, Title 69, of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 121 40-0 (1927)
Author: Price, Lloyd E.
Relating to amending Article 2253 of Chapter 12, Title 42, of the revised Civil Statutes of 1925.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 142 40-0 (1927)
Author: Bowers, Richard Saffarrans
Relating to lis pendens notices; providing that lis pendens notices mentioned and referred to in said article shall be notice to all the world of their contents, and that the suit or suits mentioned therein are pending and shall operate as soon as filed with the county clerk for record, whether service has been had on the parties to said suit or not.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 302 40-0 (1927)
Author: Wirtz, Alvin Jacob
Relating to providing that where a plea of not guilty is followed by a special plea, this shall in no case confine the proof to the matters specifically pleaded.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 306 40-0 (1927)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Relating to regulating, controlling, and limiting the effect to be given all laws and rules of court procedure applying to the trial or appeal of any cause pending in any court of Texas, civil or criminal.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 309 40-0 (1927)
Author: McFarlane, William Doddridge
Relating to amending Article 4676 of Title 77 of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925, relating to the death of parties in suits.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 329 40-0 (1927)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to granting permission to Cleo Fletcher to bring suit against the State of Texas, in the district court of Coryell County, Texas, or McLennan County, Texas, for injuries received and the loss of a leg while attending the State Juvenile Training School at Gatesville, Texas, prescribing the rule of procedure.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
SB 378 40-0 (1927)
Author: Westbrook, Ed
Relating to requiring lis pendens notices to be filed upon the filing of any suit or action involving the title to real estate or seeking to establish any interest or right therein or to enforce any lien, charge or encumbrance against the same.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 397 40-0 (1927)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah | et. al.
Relating to giving the Supreme Court of Texas the power to make and establish all rules of civil procedure for the government of said court and the other courts of this State so as to expedite the dispatch of business therein.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 403 40-0 (1927)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Relating to providing that where any citation or notice mentioned in Subdivisions 1 to 7 inclusive of Article 2092 of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925, except citations by publication, is served before the return of day thereof, the defendant shall appear and answer at or before ten o'clock a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of twenty days from the appearance day named in said citation.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District
SB 433 40-0 (1927)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah
Relating to the verdict of jurors in civil cases.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 35 40-1 (1927)
Author: Rawlins, John Allen
Relating to conferring power upon the Supreme Court to make all rules of pleading, practice and procedure and prescribe all forms of writs in civil cases.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 50 40-1 (1927)
Author: Acker, Sr., Walter P.
Relating to providing that where a plea of not guilty is followed by a special plea, this shall in no case confine proof to the matters specifically pleaded.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 60 40-1 (1927)
Author: Jacks, Nathaniel Green
Relating to changing the wording of Article 2007 of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925 so as to provide that a plea of privilege to be sued in the county of one's residence shall be sufficient.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory
HB 96 40-1 (1927)
Author: Rawlins, John Allen
Relating to amending Article 2210 of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925 so as to make it sufficient for the party excepting to the conclusions of law or judgment of the court to cause it to be noted on the record in the judgment entry that he excepts thereto.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges
HB 97 40-1 (1927)
Author: Rawlins, John Allen
Relating to expediting disposition of business in the District Courts of this State; providing, that such courts shall be continuously in session.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | Courts--Juries
HB 98 40-1 (1927)
Author: Rawlins, John Allen
Relating to prescribing what shall constitute the transcript in cases appealed to the Courts of Civil Appeals and repealing Articles 2278 to 2281 inclusive, of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925, and all other conflicting laws.
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 113 40-1 (1927)
Author: McCombs, Charles S.
Relating to amending Article 3716 of the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas of 1925 by adding a provision relating to legal actions begun during the lifetime of the decedent.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 64 40-1 (1927)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Relating to creating and establish for each of incorporated cities of this State having a population of one hundred thousand or more located in counties having a population of two hundred and ten thousand or more inhabitants, a court with jurisdiction co-extensive with the territorial limits of such city concurrent with the county courts, county courts at law and the Justice Courts of this State over all misdemeanors committed within the territorial limits of such city.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Justice
SB 86 40-1 (1927)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Relating to amending Article 2249 of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas as amended February 21, 1927, so as to make clear the scope and purpose of the amendment.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District
SB 123 40-1 (1927)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Relating to Pleas of Privilege to be sued in the county of one's residence.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 53 39-0 (1925)
Author: Barker, Charles A.
Relating to amending certain statute by adding that conviction of a felony shall not disqualify a witness from testifying in civil cases.
House: Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure | WITNESSES
HB 182 39-0 (1925)
Author: Poage, William Robert "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to granting permission to Cleo Fletcher to bring suit against the State of Texas for personal injuries while in the Reformatory for Juveniles.
House: State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | MCLENNAN COUNTY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 266 39-0 (1925)
Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree | et. al.
Relating to granting the Supreme Court of Texas the power to make and establish all rules of civil procedure for the government of all courts in the state.
House: Judiciary
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 342 39-0 (1925)
Author: Rowland, Charles T.
Relating to requiring parties against whom monetary judgments have been or may be rendered, and also other witnesses, to testify in person or by deposition as to assets owned or pass transfers of property made by the Judiciary Committee.
House: Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 437 39-0 (1925)
Author: McGill, Joseph
Relating to the filing of notice of pendency of suit; providing for the cancellation of such notice or suit by the court in which the suit or action is pending.
House: Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 469 39-0 (1925)
Author: Jacks, Nathaniel Green
Relating to amending certain statute relating to pleas of privilege, the sufficiency thereof and the procedure thereon, so as to provide a definite length of time in which to file controverting affidavits and providing that an appeal shall in all events suspend trial on the merits pending the appeal.
House: Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 515 39-0 (1925)
Author: Montgomery, William Rogers | et. al.
Relating to providing for the redemption of property sold under a judgment for taxes levied by any district organized under the laws of the State of Texas.
House: Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 30 39-0 (1925)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to providing that all trial courts in this State before being authorized and empowered to impose any punishment or fine against another party for any alleged constructive contempt of said courts covering any alleged acts or conduct of said party, arising outside of and not in the presence of said courts, shall submit the issues of fact in such alleged constructive contempt to a jury of said courts as in civil cases, and the findings of said jury shall adjudge the party guilty of contempt as alleged.
Senate: Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--General | Courts--Juries
SB 142 39-0 (1925)
Author: Smith, Jesse R.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to writs of error before the Supreme Court so as to extend the time in certain cases for the filing of petitions for writs of error.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 156 39-0 (1925)
Author: Moore, W. S.
Relating to amending certain statute by providing that the conviction of a felony shall not disqualify a witness from testifying.
Senate: Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Trial | WITNESSES
SB 157 39-0 (1925)
Author: Moore, W. S.
Relating to amending certain statute of the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to testimony in criminal cases by repealing the provision prohibiting persons convicted of a felony from testifying in said cases.
Senate: State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Trial | WITNESSES
SB 160 39-0 (1925)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to giving the Supreme Court of Texas the power to make and establish all rules of civil procedure for the government of said court and all other courts of this State so as to expedite the dispatch of business therein.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 296 39-0 (1925)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to authorizing judges to appoint a receiver or receivers of any defunct or disorganized church or congregation; authorizing the management and sale of all such properties.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | Religion
SB 307 39-0 (1925)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to amending certain statute relating to pleas of privilege, the sufficiency thereof and the procedure thereon so as to provide a definite length of time in which to file controverting affidavits and providing that an appeal shall in all events suspend trial on the merits pending the appeal; and providing that the Act shall only apply to cases filed subsequent to time it becomes effective.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 362 39-0 (1925)
Author: Parnell, John D.
Relating to providing a method of serving citation in cases filed in the district and county courts in cases where the defendant's whereabouts are unknown.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 70 38-0 (1923)
Author: Carpenter, William C.
Relating to making attorneys' fees recoverable in certain cases, by adding a provision making attorneys' fees recoverable in certain suits for loss or damage to express shipments.
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 411 38-0 (1923)
Author: Henderson, Robert L.
Relating to granting permission to Cleo Fletcher to bring suit against the State of Texas in the District Court of McLennan County, Texas, or Coryell County, Texas, for personal injury claimed to be due said Cleo Fletcher for the loss of a leg while in the Reformatory for Juveniles.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
HB 461 38-0 (1923)
Author: Dielmann, Sr., Henry B.
Relating to prescribing when and how pleadings may be amended and filed.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 484 38-0 (1923)
Author: Hughes, John A.
Relating to amending certain Article relating to pleas of privilege by providing that all pleas of privilege shall be in writing and sworn to and shall state that the party claiming such privilege was not at the institution of such suit, nor at the time of service nor at the time of filing such plea a resident of the county in which such suit was instituted.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 591 38-0 (1923)
Author: Thrasher, Robert B.
Relating to amending certain statute so as to suspend further action in any cause pending the determination of an appeal on plea of privilege in said cause.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 619 38-0 (1923)
Author: Chitwood, Richard Mortimer
Relating to amending certain law relating to the requisites of a plea of privilege, the prima facie proof of defendants right to a change of venue, the controverting plea of the plaintiff, the service and hearing thereof, and the right of either party to appeal from the judgment rendered.
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 41 38-0 (1923)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to providing that all trial courts in this State before being authorized and empowered to impose any punishment or fine against another party for any alleged constructive contempt of said courts covering any alleged acts or conduct of said party, arising outside of and not in the presence of said courts, shall submit the issues of fact involved in such alleged constructive contempt to a jury of said courts as in civil cases, and the findings of said jury hall adjudge the party guilty of contempt as alleged.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 64 38-0 (1923)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to recovery and defendant's replevy bond in sequestration, by providing that the value proven shall be either that of the time of the execution of the replevy bond or that of the time of the trial, as the plaintiff may elect.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 154 38-0 (1923)
Author: Ridgeway, Thomas Henry | et. al.
Relating to providing the method of preparing statement of fact in all cases appealed or taken up on writ of error and for the consideration of same by the appellate courts and for the repeal of all laws and parts of laws in any wise in conflict with the act or providing for the preparation of any statement of facts.
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 217 38-0 (1923)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to do away with the appointment of an attorney ad litem in suits where defendant has been cited by publication.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers
SB 264 38-0 (1923)
Author: Strong, James Garrison
Relating to amending certain statute relating to the taking of depositions.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | WITNESSES
SB 269 38-0 (1923)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to procedure in civil district courts in certain counties and whose terms continue three months or longer.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District
SB 296 38-0 (1923)
Author: Bledsoe, William Harrison
Relating to the requisites of a plea of privilege, the prima facie proof of defendants' rights to a change of venue, the controverting plea of the plaintiff, the service and hearing thereof, and the right of either party to appeal from the judgment rendered.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 334 38-0 (1923)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to providing the requirements of a plea of privilege to be sued in the county of one's residence.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 87 37-0 (1921)
Author: Curtis, Albert B.
Relating to a certain Act regarding the rendering of verdicts by juries.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 108 37-0 (1921)
Author: Williams, William M.
Relating to a certain Act regarding causes of action asserted by any soldier or sailor in the war between the United States and Germany.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Military & Veterans | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 260 37-0 (1921)
Author: Fugler, Virgil D.
Relating to amend a certain Act requiring clerks to file notice of suits, etc., in district courts.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 583 37-0 (1921)
Author: Patman, John William Wright
Relating to providing for revising criminal and civil laws.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Statutory Revision
SB 211 37-0 (1921)
Author: Davidson, Thomas Whitfield
Relating to regulate the procedure in the trial of Civil cases requiring parties to frame issues involved before the introduction of any evidence.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 344 37-0 (1921)
Author: Floyd, Charles Richard
Relating to provide for the appointment of commission to revise the laws of the State.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Statutory Revision
HB 20 36-0 (1919)
Author: Tilson, Thomas J. "Tile"
Relating to repealing certain Article requiring all the members of a jury to concur in the verdict, and to enact in its stead a new Article permitting a verdict in civil cases in the district court to be rendered when concurred in by nine or more jurors.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | Courts--Juries
HB 41 36-0 (1919)
Author: Miller, Barry
Relating to amending certain articles relating to taking depositions by oral examinations and answer so as to permit the taking of depositions of witnesses and of parties to suits by oral examination and answer in any civil case in certain courts of this State where depositions are now authorized by law to be taken.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | WITNESSES
HB 42 36-0 (1919)
Author: Miller, Barry
Relating to amending certain articles so as to provide that no action for injuries done to the character or reputation of another by libel or slander shall be maintained unless written notice of the claim thereof has been given by the claimant to the adverse party or parties within ninety-five days after the accrual of the cause of action.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 75 36-0 (1919)
Author: Bertram, Robert Elijah
Relating to repealing certain article requiring all the members of a jury to concur in a verdict and to enact in its stead a new article permitting a verdict in civil cases in the district court to be rendered when concurred in by nine or more jurors.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | Courts--Juries
HB 84 36-0 (1919)
Author: Curtis, Albert B.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to the rendering of verdicts by juries, and providing that ten or more jurors may return a verdict in any civil case in which the jury is composed of twelve members and that four or more jurors may return a verdict in any civil case in which the jury is composed of six members.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 87 36-0 (1919)
Author: Seagler, Richard Ernest
Relating to amending certain laws relating to process and returns by providing that in citations by publications it shall not be necessary to state in the citation the details and particulars of the cause of action, and providing that in such suits against unknown heirs involving land it shall be sufficient in making the brief statement of the cause of action in such citations to state the kind of suit, the number of acres of land involved in the suit, the survey on which the land is situated and the county in which said land is situated.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 418 36-0 (1919)
Author: Hill, Hood | et. al.
Relating to amending certain laws so as to provide that civil suits shall not be commenced nor process issued or served on Sunday except in cases of injunction, attachment, garnishment, sequestration or distress proceedings.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 536 36-0 (1919)
Author: Burns, James Denson
Relating to amending certain statute relating to the submission of special issues in the trial of civil causes.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 38 36-0 (1919)
Author: Williford, Robert Lee
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to appeals in the granting, refusing to grant, dissolving and refusing to dissolve injunctions; providing that the Transcript may be filed in the court of civil appeals not later than twenty days after the entry of such order or judgment of record.
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 45 36-0 (1919)
Author: Woods, James Hollins
Relating to amending certain statute relating to appeals in the granting, refusing to grant, dissolving and refusing to dissolve injunctions; and providing that transcript may be filed in the Court of Civil Appeals not later than twenty days after entry of such order or judgment of record, and providing for giving appellee copy of brief filed, if there be one.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 72 36-0 (1919)
Author: Woods, James Hollins
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to depositions and rules of evidence by consolidating them and adding thereto certain provisions for the taking of depositions in cases of probating wills and other proceedings in estates where there is no opposing party or attorney of record, upon whom service of notice and copies of interrogatories may be had.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | WITNESSES
SB 329 36-0 (1919)
Author: Hertzberg, Harry
Relating to amending certain statute relating to judgments by default.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 109 36-2 (1919)
Author: Burns, James Denson | et. al.
Relating to amending certain laws relating to the submission of special issues in the trial of civil cases.
| Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 11 35-0 (1917)
Author: Moore, John R. | et. al.
Relating to citation by publication against a defendant who is a non-resident of the State, or who is absent from the State, or who is a transient person, or unknown stockholders of a defunct corporation, or whose residence is unknown, or who is the unknown heir of a deceased person.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 12 35-0 (1917)
Author: Moore, John R. | et. al.
Relating to the time when the answer in case of citation by publication shall be filed.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 18 35-0 (1917)
Author: Fitzpatrick, Sr., Frank M.
Relating to authorizing the rendering of verdicts in civil cases by nine jurors.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Juries
HB 190 35-0 (1917)
Author: Woods, James Hollins
Relating to the taking of depositions in cases probating wills and other estate proceedings where there is no opposing party or attorney of record.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 201 35-0 (1917)
Author: Schlesinger, William
Relating to fixing the venue of suits against any private corporation or joint-stock company in any county in which the cause of action arose.
| Corporations & Associations | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 206 35-0 (1917)
Author: Tilson, Thomas J. "Tile"
Relating to the service of citations on foreign corporations.
| Corporations & Associations | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 209 35-0 (1917)
Author: Peyton, John B.
Relating to providing a period of limitation after which suits shall not be brought to collect delinquent taxes.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
