Bill

HB 2416

87(R) - 2021
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
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House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
Civil Remedies
Civil Procedure
Torts

Contact the Author

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Phone:

512-463-0708

Capitol Office:

Room E1.212

Email:

[email protected]
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Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
Jarred Patterson

Sponsor(s)

Beverly Powell

Bill Caption

Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees as compensatory damages for certain claims.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 2416 would permit a person to recover attorney’s fees as compensatory damages from any eligible entity in a suit for the breach of a construction contract.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 2416 as it does not touch directly upon any of our Liberty Principles.

Contact the Author

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Phone:

512-463-0708

Capitol Office:

Room E1.212

Email:

[email protected]
View Official Website