Relating to the requirements for Plaintiffs to be awarded attorney's fees in a civil action.
SB 2954 amends Texas law to require plaintiffs in civil cases seeking attorney's fees to disclose whether their attorney received compensation from another party involved in the same lawsuit. This change applies directly to individuals or entities filing civil lawsuits who request fee awards. The bill adds a new requirement to Section 38.002 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, mandating this disclosure as a condition for fee awards. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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Brent Hagenbuch
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