HB 2986
AN ACT relating to the authority of an appellate court to lift a stay in
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
Committee
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Fiscal Note
Not available
What This Bill Does
Modifies Texas civil procedure by allowing appellate courts more flexibility to temporarily lift stays during interlocutory appeals. Specifically, an appellate court can now suspend a stay if it determines that doing so is necessary to prevent irreparable harm to a party. The amendment provides courts with additional discretion to protect parties' interests during the appeals process, taking effect on September 1, 2025.
Bill Text
relating to the authority of an appellate court to lift a stay in connection with an interlocutory appeal. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 51.014, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is amended by adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows: (b-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), the appellate court may lift a stay on a party's motion if the appellate court determines that lifting the stay is necessary for the specific and limited purpose of preventing irreparable harm to a party or the SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the authority of an appellate court to lift a stay in
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