Bill
HB 53
85(R) - 2017
Civil Remedies
Open Records
Vote Recommendation
Yes
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Positive
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Positive
Author(s)
Ramon Romero Jr.
Bill Caption
Relating to settlement of claims and actions against a governmental unit.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill would prohibit a unit of government from entering into a settlement of equal to or more than $30,000 where a condition of the settlement requires a nondisclosure agreement.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill promotes limited government by preventing settlements for sums of $30,000 or more from including a nondisclosure stipulation. This enhances transparency in government. We support HB 53.
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