H.B. No. 4325 amends Section 82.0651(d) of the Government Code to increase the penalty for individuals who engage in barratry from $10,000 to $50,000. The bill stipulates that a person who prevails in a legal action related to barratry is entitled to recover this increased penalty, along with actual damages caused by the prohibited conduct and reasonable attorney's fees.

The provisions of this bill apply only to actions filed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Any actions filed before this date will continue to be governed by the law in effect at the time of filing. The bill received unanimous support in both the House and Senate, indicating strong legislative backing for the increased penalties associated with barratry.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 82.0651 (Government Code 82)
House Committee Report: Government Code 82.0651 (Government Code 82)
Engrossed: Government Code 82.0651 (Government Code 82)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 82.0651 (Government Code 82)
Enrolled: Government Code 82.0651 (Government Code 82)