Relating to the authority of an appellate court to lift a stay in connection with an interlocutory appeal.

HB 2986 amends Texas law to clarify appellate court authority during civil appeals. It allows appellate courts to lift a stay (temporary halt to proceedings) on a party's request if the court determines it's necessary to prevent irreparable harm to a party or the public. This specifically applies to interlocutory appeals (appeals taken before a final judgment) and gives courts discretion to act quickly in urgent cases. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025. It directly affects civil litigants and appellate courts handling cases where immediate harm could occur while appeals are pending.