Texas HB4573 amends civil liability laws to allow clients to void contracts procured through prohibited barratry and imposes sanctions on attorneys.

Texas HB4573 amends Section 82.0651 of the Government Code to allow clients to bring an action to void contracts for legal services procured through prohibited barratry. The bill also imposes sanctions on attorneys who pursue groundless actions on behalf of clients. These sanctions include reimbursing the defendant for court costs and attorney's fees, and an additional amount to deter similar actions. The changes apply to actions filed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4573 amends civil liability laws to allow clients to void contracts procured through prohibited barratry and imposes sanctions on attorneys.

Texas HB4573 amends Section 82.0651 of the Government Code to allow clients to bring an action to void contracts for legal services procured through prohibited barratry. The bill also imposes sanctions on attorneys who pursue groundless actions on behalf of clients. These sanctions include reimbursing the defendant for court costs and attorney's fees, and an additional amount to deter similar actions. The changes apply to actions filed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.