Enrolled Bill Summary

House Joint Resolution 3 proposes a state constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to determine the liability limit for all noneconomic damages and losses in a medical or health care provider civil lawsuit. The proposed amendment would apply to H.B. 4, enacted by the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, and to all laws enacted in subsequent regular or special sessions of the legislature.

After January 1, 2005, the legislature would be authorized to determine the liability limit for all noneconomic damages and losses in all other causes of action. This legislative exercise of authority requires a three-fifths vote of all the members elected to each house.