Forum Non Conveniens: H.B. 1692 (2015)
Changes Texas law for in-state plaintiffs relative to forum non
Changes Texas law for in-state plaintiffs relative to forum non conveniens, and allows for a trial court to dismiss a claim under such a theory provided substantial deference has been given to the in-state legal resident plaintiff.
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