Texas SB1516 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to require courts to award attorney's fees and costs to the moving party when dismissing.

Texas SB1516 amends Section 27.009(a) of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code. The bill mandates that if a court dismisses a legal action under this chapter, the court must award the moving party court costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in defending against the legal action. Additionally, the court may impose sanctions against the party who brought the legal action to deter similar future actions. This change applies only to actions filed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1516 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to require courts to award attorney's fees and costs to the moving party when dismissing.

Texas SB1516 amends Section 27.009(a) of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code. The bill mandates that if a court dismisses a legal action under this chapter, the court must award the moving party court costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in defending against the legal action. Additionally, the court may impose sanctions against the party who brought the legal action to deter similar future actions. This change applies only to actions filed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.