SRC-JLB S.B. 385 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 385
78R3677 DAK-DBy: Hinojosa
Jurisprudence
2/27/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, frivolous lawsuits are being filed.  As proposed, S.B. 385 adds
to the Civil Practice and Remedies Code the right to an interlocutory
appeal, if a judge has denied a motion for sanctions for frivolous
pleadings, motions, or actions. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 51.014(a), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, to
authorize a person to appeal from an interlocutory order of a district
court, county court at law, or county court that denies a motion under
Section 10.002 for sanctions against a frivolous pleading or motion. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.
            Makes application of this Act prospective.