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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 84(R)

Senate Bill 627

Senate Author:  Huffman

Effective:  5-28-15

House Sponsor:  Hunter


            Senate Bill 627 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to specify that, for purposes of a defense to a libel action brought against a newspaper or other periodical or broadcaster, the truth of the statement on which the action is based applies to an accurate reporting of allegations made by a third party regarding a matter of public concern.