Bill

SB 1821

87(R) - 2021
Senate Jurisprudence
House State Affairs
Senate Jurisprudence
House State Affairs
Local Government
Government Contracts

Contact the Author

Joan Huffman

Phone:

512-463-0117

Capitol Office:

1E.15

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Joan Huffman

Sponsor(s)

Terry Canales

Bill Caption

Relating to procurement of a contingent fee contract for legal services by certain governmental entities.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1821 would clarify that the definition of a contingent fee contract includes an amendment to an existing contingent fee contract that changes the scope of the lawyer’s representation or may result in the filing of an action or amending of a petition in an action.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on SB 1821 as it does not touch directly upon any of our Liberty Principles.

Contact the Author

Joan Huffman

Phone:

512-463-0117

Capitol Office:

1E.15

Email: