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Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 27.001 Definitions
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Sec. 27.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Communication" includes the making or submitting of a statement or document in any form or medium, including oral, visual, written, audiovisual, or electronic. (2) "Exercise of the right of association" means to join together to col…
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 27.002 Purpose
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Sec. 27.002. PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to encourage and safeguard the constitutional rights of persons to petition, speak freely, associate freely, and otherwise participate in government to the maximum extent permitted by law and, at the same time, protect the righ…
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 27.003 Motion To Dismiss
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Sec. 27.003. MOTION TO DISMISS. (a) If a legal action is based on or is in response to a party's exercise of the right of free speech, right to petition, or right of association or arises from any act of that party in furtherance of the party's communication or conduct described …
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 27.004 Hearing
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Sec. 27.004. HEARING. (a) A hearing on a motion under Section 27.003 must be set not later than the 60th day after the date of service of the motion unless the docket conditions of the court require a later hearing, upon a showing of good cause, or by agreement of the parties, bu…