Texas SB779 limits common law public nuisance claims in the state.

Texas SB779 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to add a new chapter on civil actions related to public nuisances. The bill defines a "public nuisance claim" as a request in a civil action to recover damages, abatement, or other relief for a public nuisance. It limits the circumstances under which such claims can be made, excluding actions or conditions authorized by federal or state statutes, where statutory or administrative mechanisms already exist, or claims based on products. The aggregation of multiple private nuisances does not constitute a public nuisance.

Texas SB779 limits common law public nuisance claims in the state.

Texas SB779 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to add a new chapter on civil actions related to public nuisances. The bill defines a "public nuisance claim" as a request in a civil action to recover damages, abatement, or other relief for a public nuisance. It limits the circumstances under which such claims can be made, excluding actions or conditions authorized by federal or state statutes, where statutory or administrative mechanisms already exist, or claims based on products. The aggregation of multiple private nuisances does not constitute a public nuisance.