H.B. No. 3180 amends Section 301.052(a) of the Family Code to clarify the contents of a request for disclosure in civil actions under the Family Code. The bill specifies that parties may request various types of information, including the correct names of the parties, contact information for potential parties, legal theories and factual bases for claims or defenses, and details regarding testifying experts. Notably, the bill introduces a new provision allowing for the request of discoverable witness statements as described by Rule 192.3(h) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, while deleting the reference to discoverable settlement agreements.

The amended section will apply to actions pending in trial courts on the effective date of the Act or those filed thereafter, with the law set to take effect on September 1, 2025. This update aims to enhance the transparency and efficiency of the disclosure process in family law cases, ensuring that all relevant information is accessible to the parties involved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 301.052 (Family Code 301)
House Committee Report: Family Code 301.052 (Family Code 301)
Engrossed: Family Code 301.052 (Family Code 301)
Senate Committee Report: Family Code 301.052 (Family Code 301)
Enrolled: Family Code 301.052 (Family Code 301)