Texas SB953 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to set eligibility criteria for requesting a deposition before bringing a civil action.

Texas SB953 amends Chapter 20 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code by adding Section 20.003, which establishes eligibility criteria for requesting a deposition before bringing a civil action. A person may petition a court for an order authorizing a deposition to perpetuate or obtain testimony for an anticipated action or to investigate a potential claim. However, a person may not petition for a deposition if they have not sustained or will not reasonably expect to sustain actual damages in their anticipated or potential claim.

Texas SB953 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to set eligibility criteria for requesting a deposition before bringing a civil action.

Texas SB953 amends Chapter 20 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code by adding Section 20.003, which establishes eligibility criteria for requesting a deposition before bringing a civil action. A person may petition a court for an order authorizing a deposition to perpetuate or obtain testimony for an anticipated action or to investigate a potential claim. However, a person may not petition for a deposition if they have not sustained or will not reasonably expect to sustain actual damages in their anticipated or potential claim.