S.B. No. 2879 amends Section 22.004 of the Government Code to enhance the Texas Supreme Court's rulemaking authority over civil actions. The bill repeals all laws and parts of laws governing practice and procedure in civil actions that were enacted before May 15, 1939, while clarifying that substantive law is not repealed. Additionally, it introduces new subsections that stipulate that no laws are superseded until the Supreme Court adopts a corresponding rule, and requires the court to file a list of any laws that have been superseded when a rule is filed.

The bill aims to streamline the legal framework governing civil actions by allowing the Supreme Court to have comprehensive rulemaking power, ensuring that outdated laws are removed while preserving substantive legal principles. The changes are designed to provide clarity and efficiency in the legal process, with the new provisions taking effect immediately upon 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 (Government Code 22)