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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 85.005 — DEFENSE

CP § 85.005Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 85. LIABILITY FOR STALKING

Statute text

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It is a defense to an action brought under this chapter that the defendant was engaged in conduct that consisted of activity in support of constitutionally or statutorily protected rights.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 662, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1995. Renumbered from Civil Practice and Remedies Code Sec. 83.005 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 31.01(7), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 85.005 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.