Texas HB3964 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to limit common law public nuisance claims.

Texas HB3964 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code by adding a new chapter on civil actions related to public nuisances. It defines a "public nuisance claim" as a request in a civil action to recover damages, abatement, or other relief for a public nuisance. The bill limits such claims if they arise from actions authorized by government statutes, ordinances, or regulations; conditions where statutory or administrative mechanisms already exist; or claims based on products, regardless of defect status.

Texas HB3964 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to limit common law public nuisance claims.

Texas HB3964 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code by adding a new chapter on civil actions related to public nuisances. It defines a "public nuisance claim" as a request in a civil action to recover damages, abatement, or other relief for a public nuisance. The bill limits such claims if they arise from actions authorized by government statutes, ordinances, or regulations; conditions where statutory or administrative mechanisms already exist; or claims based on products, regardless of defect status.