Bill

SB 484

87(R) - 2021
Senate State Affairs
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Veterans
Military
Civil Remedies

Contact the Author

Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

Phone:

512-463-0668

Capitol Office:

E2.314

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

Sponsor(s)

Jeff Leach

Bill Caption

Relating to the right of a member of the state military forces to retain private legal counsel and file a civil action.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 484 would allow members of the Texas military forces on active duty, state training duty, or other forms of duty at the governors request to retain private legal counsel and file suit against persons who violate the benefits or protections offered to military personnel under The Service members Civil Relief Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and to be awarded compensation for damages and attorney's fees. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral toward SB 484.

Contact the Author

Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

Phone:

512-463-0668

Capitol Office:

E2.314

Email: