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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMMITTEE:
Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
TIME & DATE:
10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 26, 2010
PLACE:
E2.010
CHAIR:
Rep. Todd Hunter
Committee will meet to discuss the following items:
 
Interim Charge Number 1 - study current barratry laws in Texas and make
recommendations as to their adequacy in protecting citizens from
unscrupulous behavior;
 
Interim Charge Number 3 - review the burden of proof and damage
calculation models for certain causes of action to determine appropriate
applicability in Texas law as it relates to mesothelioma lawsuits and
false advertising claims.
 
Invited and public testimony will be taken.