SB2879 amends Texas Supreme Court's rulemaking power over civil actions, repealing certain laws and requiring a list of superseded laws.

SB2879 amends Section 22.004 of the Texas Government Code to grant the Texas Supreme Court full rulemaking power over practice and procedure in civil actions. It repeals laws and parts of laws governing civil actions enacted before May 15, 1939, but substantive law remains unaffected. The court must file a list of superseded laws with the secretary of state, which has the same weight as a court decision. If the act receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

SB2879 amends Texas Supreme Court's rulemaking power over civil actions, repealing certain laws and requiring a list of superseded laws.

SB2879 amends Section 22.004 of the Texas Government Code to grant the Texas Supreme Court full rulemaking power over practice and procedure in civil actions. It repeals laws and parts of laws governing civil actions enacted before May 15, 1939, but substantive law remains unaffected. The court must file a list of superseded laws with the secretary of state, which has the same weight as a court decision. If the act receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.