TITLE: Relating to the right of an individual unlawfully present in the United States to commence a civil action.

SUMMARY: Relating to the right of an individual unlawfully present in the United States to commence a civil action.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the right of an individual unlawfully present in the United States to commence a civil action. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subtitle A, Title 2, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is amended by adding Chapter 5A to read as follows: CHAPTER 5A. COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION Sec. 5A.001. ACTION BY UNLAWFULLY PRESENT INDIVIDUAL PROHIBITED. An individual who is unlawfully present in the United States according to the terms of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. Section 1101 et seq.), interpreted consistently with federal law, may not commence a civil action. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.