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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 83(R)

Senate Bill 953

Senate Author:  Carona

Effective:  9-1-13

House Sponsor:  Elkins et al.


            Senate Bill 953 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to enact the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act.  The bill provides for injunctive relief and recovery of damages and attorney's fees in an action alleging misappropriation of trade secrets, and it requires a court to preserve the secrecy of an alleged trade secret by reasonable means.  The bill also specifies the effect of its provisions on other state law and remedies.