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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

Senate Bill 988

Senate Author:  Watson

Effective:  9-1-19

House Sponsor:  Capriglione


            Senate Bill 988 amends the Government Code to condition a court's authorization to assess litigation costs or reasonable attorney's fees incurred by a plaintiff or defendant who substantially prevails in a public information suit on whether the court finds the action or the defense of the action was groundless in fact or law.