HB 2100
Relating to a no-evidence motion for summary judgment.
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Pending Committee Hearing
Referred to committee, awaiting hearing schedule
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Fiscal Note
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Latest Action
No action taken in committee • Apr 9, 2025
What This Bill Does
relating to a no-evidence motion for summary judgment.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to a no-evidence motion for summary judgment. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 18, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is amended by adding Subchapter E to read as follows: SUBCHAPTER E. DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF EVIDENCE Sec. 18.121. NO-EVIDENCE MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. A court shall consider all evidence on the record or otherwise before the court when ruling on a no-evidence motion for summary judgment. SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies to a no-evidence motion for summary judgment that is pending in a trial court on the effective date of this Act or that is filed on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a no-evidence motion for summary judgment.
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