Bill

HB 4123

86(R) - 2019
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Civil Remedies
Courts

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Jarvis Johnson

Bill Caption

Relating to the amendment of an original petition in an action on a sworn account.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 4123 would establish that a plaintiff is not required to amend an original petition in an action on a sworn account to reflect a payment on the account made after the petition is filed unless the total amount of payments made after the petition is filed equals or exceeds half of the amount claimed in the petition.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 4123 as it doesn't affect our liberty principles.