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This bill modifies the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code by adding a new subchapter that clarifies how courts should handle no-evidence motions for summary judgment. Specifically, the bill requires courts to consider all evidence on the record or otherwise presented before the court when ruling on such motions. A no-evidence motion for summary judgment is a legal mechanism that allows a defendant to ask the court to dismiss a case if the plaintiff lacks sufficient evidence to support their claims. The bill will apply to no-evidence motions that are either pending in trial courts or filed on or after the effective date, which is September 1, 2025. This change appears to broaden the court's discretion in reviewing evidence during summary judgment proceedings, potentially giving judges more flexibility in evaluating the merits of a case before it goes to trial.

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