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HB 3060

Relating to actions brought by the attorney general on behalf of certain persons under the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by David Spiller

HB 3060 restricts Texas Attorney General's authority to represent certain parties in state antitrust actions, potentially limiting enforcement against anti-competitive business conduct.

Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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Bill Summary · HB 3060

Legislative bill overview

HB 3060 modifies the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983 to restrict or clarify which parties the Texas Attorney General can represent in antitrust litigation. The bill targets specific changes to standing requirements or representation authority in antitrust actions brought under state law.

Why is this important

Antitrust enforcement directly affects competition in Texas markets and consumer prices. Changes to who can bring antitrust claims or how the Attorney General represents parties significantly influences the state's ability to challenge anti-competitive business conduct and the scope of legal remedies available to affected parties.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of AG authority: Whether narrowing the AG's representational power limits consumer and small business protections against monopolistic practices
  • Access to justice: Questions about whether certain affected parties lose legal standing or remedies by restricting who the AG can represent on their behalf
  • Business community perspective: Industry concerns about expansive antitrust litigation versus consumer advocates' concerns about weakened enforcement tools

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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