Bill
SB 813
85(R) - 2017
Senate State Affairs
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Civil Remedies
Liabilities
State Agencies
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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Neutral
Author(s)
Bryan Hughes
Sponsor(s)
Morgan Meyer
Bill Caption
Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous regulatory actions by state agencies.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, a person is entitled to the recovery of expenses and attorney's fees in the case of a frivolous claim made by a state agency. SB 813 would also make the state culpable for damages and attorney's fees in the case of a frivolous regulatory action.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill supports the principle of limited government by holding the state legally accountable for damages and fees related to frivolous regulatory actions, which increases accountability. For this reason, we support SB 813.
Organizations Supporting
Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas
National Federation of Independent Business
State Farm
Texas Public Policy Foundation
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