SB2782 amends Texas law to require the Texas Ethics Commission to mandate a discovery control plan for sworn complaints.

SB2782 amends Section 571.1242 of the Texas Government Code by adding a new subsection (k). This amendment requires the Texas Ethics Commission to mandate a discovery control plan for sworn complaints. The plan must be approved by the commission before discovery begins, comply with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and establish discovery limits and deadlines. The commission must propose a settlement agreement or dismiss the complaint by a specified deadline. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

SB2782 amends Texas law to require the Texas Ethics Commission to mandate a discovery control plan for sworn complaints.

SB2782 amends Section 571.1242 of the Texas Government Code by adding a new subsection (k). This amendment requires the Texas Ethics Commission to mandate a discovery control plan for sworn complaints. The plan must be approved by the commission before discovery begins, comply with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and establish discovery limits and deadlines. The commission must propose a settlement agreement or dismiss the complaint by a specified deadline. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.