Bill: HB 1995, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Government Transparency & Operation
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Administration
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Gary Elkins
Sponsor(s)
Bryan Hughes
Bill Caption
Relating to the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: no significant fiscal implication to the state is aticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 1995 would amend the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act to add that actual or threatened acquisition or disclosure of information with economic value can be enjoined if the order does not prohibit a person from using general knowledge, skill, and experience that person acquired during employment. It would also revise other definitions and misappropriation claims.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This is a procedural bill regarding injunctions for misappropriation of information that does not appear to have a collection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Association of Manufacturers
Texas Business Law Foundation
