(a) In determining whether a legal action is subject to or should be dismissed under this chapter, the court shall consider the pleadings, evidence a court could consider under Rule 166a, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and supporting and opposing affidavits stating the facts on which the liability or defense is based.(b) On a motion by a party or on the court's own motion and on a showing of good cause, the court may allow specified and limited discovery relevant to the motion.Tex. Civ. Prac. and Rem. Code § 27.006
Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 378,Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2019.Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 378,Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2019.Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 341, Sec. 2, eff. 6/17/2011.