S.B. No. 1719 amends the rulemaking power of the Texas Supreme Court, specifically addressing its authority in civil actions. The bill modifies Section 22.004 of the Government Code by repealing all conflicting laws enacted before May 15, 1939, while clarifying that substantive law is not repealed. It introduces new subsections (c-1) and (c-2), which stipulate that no laws are superseded until the Supreme Court adopts a relevant rule, and requires the court to file a list of any laws that have been superseded when a rule is filed. This ensures that the Supreme Court's rulemaking power is clearly defined and that existing laws are respected until new rules are established.

Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to various sections of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Estates Code, and other legal codes, removing language that previously restricted the Supreme Court's ability to amend or adopt rules in conflict with certain provisions. It also repeals several outdated sections of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code and other codes. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 22.004, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 30.0035, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 22.004, Estates Code 1162.007, Government Code 52.047, Health and Safety Code 171.208, Occupations Code 455.351 (Occupations Code 455, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 22, Government Code 22, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 30, Health and Safety Code 171, Government Code 52, Estates Code 1162)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 22.004, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 30.0035, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 22.004, Estates Code 1162.007, Government Code 52.047, Health and Safety Code 171.208, Occupations Code 455.351 (Occupations Code 455, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 22, Government Code 22, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 30, Health and Safety Code 171, Government Code 52, Estates Code 1162)
Engrossed: Government Code 22.004, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 30.0035, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 22.004, Estates Code 1162.007, Government Code 52.047, Health and Safety Code 171.208, Occupations Code 455.351 (Occupations Code 455, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 22, Government Code 22, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 30, Health and Safety Code 171, Government Code 52, Estates Code 1162)
House Committee Report: Government Code 22.004, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 30.0035, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 22.004, Estates Code 1162.007, Government Code 52.047, Health and Safety Code 171.208, Occupations Code 455.351 (Occupations Code 455, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 22, Government Code 22, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 30, Health and Safety Code 171, Government Code 52, Estates Code 1162)