H.B. No. 2988 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code by adding a new section, 27.0091, which allows courts to award costs and reasonable attorney's fees in legal actions related to the exercise of certain constitutional rights. The new provision emphasizes that such awards should be equitable and just, thereby providing a clearer framework for the allocation of legal costs in these cases.

Additionally, the bill repeals existing sections 27.007 and 27.009, which may have previously governed the awarding of costs and fees in similar actions. The changes introduced by this Act will only apply to actions filed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that any cases filed before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Civil Practice and Remedies Code 27.007 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 27)