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From the 80th Legislature
HB 129
Blogger Libel Bill
Truitt
Comments
HB-129 would end blogging as we know it
by PDiddie on Nov 19, 2006 7:06:06
The spectre of libel suits would silence dissent and stifle free speech.
Which is precisely the intent of the bill's filers and supporters.
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Summary
HB 129 explicitly codifies that Libel laws apply to the internet, allows for a remedy requiring removal of libelous material from the web.
Athough HB 129 codifies libel laws apply to the internet, it does not change the Civil Practices & Remedies Code to indicate that the defenses in that code also apply to the internet.
Political Commentary
Rep. Truitt has indicated she will file a more narrowly worded substitute in January, aimed giving people legal recourse if someone knowingly publishes information about them online that could lead to identity theft./Star Telgram Article/Bloggers' Commentary on HB 129
In the Pink Texas on HB 129Brains and Eggs on HB 129
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