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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 82(R)

House Bill 942

House Author:  Dukes et al.

Effective:  9-1-11

Senate Sponsor:  Gallegos


            Under current law, many governmental entities are exempted from bond and security requirements in a civil suit.  House Bill 942 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to exempt school districts from the requirement to give security for court costs or appeal bond.