Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 11.051 — MOTION FOR ORDER DETERMINING PLAINTIFF A VEXATIOUS LITIGANT AND REQUESTING SECURITY

CP § 11.051Title 2. TRIAL, JUDGMENT, AND APPEAL · Part A. GENERAL PROVISIONS · Ch. 11. VEXATIOUS LITIGANTS · Art. B. VEXATIOUS LITIGANTS

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In a litigation in this state, the defendant may, on or before the 90th day after the date the defendant files the original answer or makes a special appearance, move the court for an order:

(1)determining that the plaintiff is a vexatious litigant; and

(2)requiring the plaintiff to furnish security.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 806, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.