BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 527 88R18945 SCL-D By: Wu et al. (Zaffirini) State Affairs 5/10/2023 Engrossed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT H.B. 527 amends current law relating to exemption of certain civil actions from being subject to a motion to dismiss on the basis of involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 27.010(a), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, to provide that Chapter 27 (Actions Involving the Exercise of Certain Constitutional Rights) does not apply to a legal malpractice claim. Makes nonsubstantive changes. SECTION 2. Makes application of Section 27.010(a), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, as amended by this Act, prospective. SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2023.
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center H.B. 527
88R18945 SCL-D By: Wu et al. (Zaffirini)
State Affairs
5/10/2023
Engrossed
Senate Research Center
H.B. 527
88R18945 SCL-D
By: Wu et al. (Zaffirini)
State Affairs
5/10/2023
Engrossed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
H.B. 527 amends current law relating to exemption of certain civil actions from being subject to a motion to dismiss on the basis of involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Section 27.010(a), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, to provide that Chapter 27 (Actions Involving the Exercise of Certain Constitutional Rights) does not apply to a legal malpractice claim. Makes nonsubstantive changes.
SECTION 2. Makes application of Section 27.010(a), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, as amended by this Act, prospective.
SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2023.