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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Sameea Kamal

Texas House bill on lawsuits shelved after critics label it harmful to free speech

The county courtroom in the Camp County Court House in Pittsburg on June 21, 2023.
The power to asses lawyer fees are often central to expensive legal battles over free speech and claims of defamation. (Credit: Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune)

A bill that critics say would have eroded free speech protections will not move forward in the Texas Legislature this session.

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