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.