The upcoming Texas Senate Bill 336 aims to weaken protections against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), undermining the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA). If passed, it will remove automatic pauses of trial court proceedings during appeals, forcing defendants to endure costly litigation without immediate legal relief. This change is expected to empower financially affluent plaintiffs to intimidate and silence critics. Advocates urge Texans to oppose this legislative effort and protect their right to free speech, which has been crucial since the TCPA's inception in 2011.
The proposed Texas Senate Bill 336 threatens to undermine the Texas Citizens Participation Act, weakening free speech protections and exposing individuals to legal harassment.
SLAPPs are Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, intended not to win on their merits but to intimidate critics and silence public discussion.
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