Relating to the right of an individual unlawfully present in the United States to commence a civil action.

SB 2708 prohibits individuals unlawfully present in the United States (as defined by federal immigration law) from filing civil lawsuits in Texas courts. The bill amends Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code to explicitly state that such individuals may not commence any civil action. It directly affects undocumented immigrants seeking to resolve civil disputes (like contracts or personal injury claims) within Texas state courts. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and aligns Texas procedure with federal immigration status interpretations under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This is a procedural restriction on civil litigation access, not a change to immigration enforcement.