Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code
The statute behind Texas civil litigation: limitations periods, venue, proportionate responsibility, damages and their caps, attorney's fees, the Tort Claims Act, and the dismissal and expert-report requirements that gate whole categories of claim. 1,477 sections across 7 titles and 163 chapters, current through May 14, 2026. 1,477 are published with full text, summaries and FAQs.
Title 1. General Provisions
3 sections
Chapter 1. General Provisions · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 1
Title 2. Trial, Judgment, and Appeal
438 sections
Title 2 is the only title divided into subtitles. Its four subtitles cover general provisions, trial matters, judgments, and appeals.
Subtitle A. General Provisions
Chapter 5. Rule of Decision · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 5
Chapter 6. Governmental Exemption from Bond and Security Requirements · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 6
Chapter 7. Liability of Court Officers · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 7
Subchapter A. Liability of Officer
Subchapter B. Liability of Attorney
Subchapter C. Suit on Official Bonds
Chapter 8. State Exemption from Certain Fees: Fees Paid by Opposing Party · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 8
Chapter 9. Frivolous Pleadings and Claims · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 9
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Signing of Pleadings
Chapter 10. Sanctions for Frivolous Pleadings and Motions · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 10
Chapter 11. Vexatious Litigants · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 11
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Vexatious Litigants
- § 11.051Motion for Order Determining Plaintiff a Vexatious Litigant and Requesting Security
- § 11.052Stay of Proceedings on Filing of Motion
- § 11.053Hearing
- § 11.054Criteria for Finding Plaintiff a Vexatious Litigant
- § 11.055Security
- § 11.056Dismissal for Failure to Furnish Security
- § 11.057Dismissal on the Merits
Subchapter C. Prohibiting Filing of New Litigation
Chapter 12. Liability Related to a Fraudulent Court Record or a Fraudulent Lien or Claim Filed Against Real or Personal Property · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 12
Chapter 13. Affidavit of Inability to Pay Costs · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 13
Chapter 14. Inmate Litigation · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 14
- § 14.001Definitions
- § 14.002Scope of Chapter
- § 14.003Dismissal of Claim
- § 14.004Affidavit Relating to Previous Filings
- § 14.005Grievance System Decision; Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies
- § 14.006Court Fees, Court Costs, Other Costs
- § 14.007Other Costs
- § 14.008Hearing
- § 14.009Submission of Evidence
- § 14.010Dismissal of Claim
- § 14.011Effect on Other Claims
- § 14.012Questionnaire
- § 14.013Review and Recommendation by Magistrates
Chapter 14A. Litigation by Civilly Committed Individual · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 14A
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Dismissal of and Requirements for Claim
- § 14A.051Dismissal of False, Frivolous, or Malicious Claim
- § 14A.052Affidavit Relating to Previous Filings
- § 14A.053Grievance System Decision; Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies
- § 14A.054Court Fees, Court Costs, Other Costs
- § 14A.055Other Costs
- § 14A.056Conduct of Proceedings
- § 14A.057Submission of Evidence
- § 14A.058Dismissal of Claim
- § 14A.059Effect on Other Claims
- § 14A.060Questionnaire
- § 14A.061Review and Recommendation by Magistrates
Subtitle B. Trial Matters
Chapter 15. Venue · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 15
Subchapter A. Definitions; General Rules
Subchapter B. Mandatory Venue
- § 15.011Land
- § 15.0115Landlord-Tenant
- § 15.012Injunction Against Suit
- § 15.013Injunction Against Execution of Judgment
- § 15.014Head of State Department
- § 15.015Counties
- § 15.0151Certain Political Subdivisions
- § 15.016Other Mandatory Venue
- § 15.017Libel, Slander, or Invasion of Privacy
- § 15.018Federal Employers' Liability Act
- § 15.0181Jones Act
- § 15.019Inmate Litigation
- § 15.020Major Transactions: Specification of Venue by Agreement
Subchapter C. Permissive Venue
Subchapter D. General Provisions
Subchapter E. Suits Brought in Justice Court
- § 15.081Application
- § 15.082Venue: General Rule
- § 15.0821Administrative Rules for Transfer
- § 15.083Residence of a Single Man
- § 15.084Forcible Entry and Detainer
- § 15.085Executor; Administrator; Guardian
- § 15.086Counties
- § 15.087Option: Suit in Defendant's County of Residence
- § 15.088Nonresident; Residence Unknown
- § 15.089Transient Person
- § 15.090Personal Property
- § 15.091Rents
- § 15.092Contract
- § 15.093Torts
- § 15.094Corporation; Association; Joint-Stock Company
- § 15.095Railroad Companies; Carriers
- § 15.096Steamboat or Other Vessel
- § 15.097Insurance Companies
- § 15.098Pleading Requirements
- § 15.099More Than One Justice
- § 15.100Disqualified Justice
Chapter 16. Limitations · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 16
Subchapter A. Limitations of Personal Actions
- § 16.001Effect of Disability
- § 16.002One-Year Limitations Period
- § 16.003Two-Year Limitations Period
- § 16.0031Asbestos-Related or Silica-Related Injuries
- § 16.004Four-Year Limitations Period
- § 16.0045Limitations Period for Claims Arising from Certain Offenses
- § 16.005Action for Closing Street or Road
- § 16.006Carriers of Property
- § 16.007Return of Execution
- § 16.008Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects Furnishing Design, Planning, or Inspection of Construction of Improvements
- § 16.009Persons Furnishing Construction or Repair of Improvements
- § 16.010Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
- § 16.011Surveyors
- § 16.012Products Liability
- § 16.013Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Firms
Subchapter B. Limitations of Real Property Actions
- § 16.021Definitions
- § 16.022Effect of Disability
- § 16.023Tacking of Successive Interests
- § 16.024Adverse Possession: Three-Year Limitations Period
- § 16.025Adverse Possession: Five-Year Limitations Period
- § 16.026Adverse Possession: 10-Year Limitations Period
- § 16.0265Adverse Possession by Cotenant Heir: 15-Year Combined Limitations Period
- § 16.027Adverse Possession: 25-Year Limitations Period Notwithstanding Disability
- § 16.028Adverse Possession with Recorded Instrument: 25- Year Limitations Period
- § 16.029Evidence of Title to Land by Limitations
- § 16.030Title Through Adverse Possession
- § 16.031Enclosed Land
- § 16.032Adjacent Land
- § 16.033Technical Defects in Instrument
- § 16.034Attorney's Fees
- § 16.035Lien on Real Property
- § 16.036Extension of Real Property Lien
- § 16.037Effect of Extension of Real Property Lien on Third Parties
- § 16.038Rescission or Waiver of Accelerated Maturity Date
Subchapter C. Residual Limitations Period
Subchapter D. Miscellaneous Provisions
- § 16.061Rights Not Barred
- § 16.062Effect of Death
- § 16.063Temporary Absence from State
- § 16.064Effect of Lack of Jurisdiction
- § 16.065Acknowledgment of Claim
- § 16.066Action on Foreign Judgment
- § 16.067Claim Incurred Prior to Arrival in This State
- § 16.068Amended and Supplemental Pleadings
- § 16.069Counterclaim or Cross Claim
- § 16.070Contractual Limitations Period
- § 16.071Notice Requirements
- § 16.072Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday
- § 16.073Applicability of Limitations Periods to Arbitration
Chapter 17. Parties; Citation; Long-Arm Jurisdiction · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 17
Subchapter A. Parties to Suit
- § 17.001Suit on Contract with Several Obligors or Parties Conditionally Liable
- § 17.002Suit Against Estate for Land Title
- § 17.003Suit Against Nonresident or Transient Property Owner
- § 17.004Suit Against Unknown Heirs or Unknown Stockholders of Defunct Corporation
- § 17.005Suit Against Unknown Landowner
Subchapter B. Citation Generally
- § 17.021Service on Certain Noncorporate Business Agents
- § 17.022Service on Partnership
- § 17.023Service on Joint-Stock Association
- § 17.024Service on Political Subdivision
- § 17.025Assessment of Postage Cost for Mail Service
- § 17.026Service on Secretary of State
- § 17.027Preparation and Service
- § 17.028Service on Financial Institutions
- § 17.029Service on Inmate of Texas Department of Criminal Justice
- § 17.030Return of Service
- § 17.031Expedited Foreclosure Proceedings
- § 17.032Citation by Publication
- § 17.033Substituted Service Through Social Media Presence
Subchapter C. Long-Arm Jurisdiction in Suit on Business Transaction or Tort
Subchapter D. Long-Arm Jurisdiction Over Nonresident Motor Vehicle Operator
- § 17.061Definitions
- § 17.062Substituted Service on Chairman of Texas Transportation Commission
- § 17.063Method of Service; Notice to Nonresident
- § 17.064Same Effect as Personal Service
- § 17.065Failed Substituted Service
- § 17.066Return
- § 17.067Default Judgment
- § 17.068Continuance or Postponement
- § 17.069Chairman's Certificate
Subchapter E. Citation of Nonresidents--Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter 18. Evidence · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 18
Subchapter A. Documentary Evidence
Subchapter B. Presumptions
Subchapter C. Admissibility
Subchapter D. Certain Losses
Chapter 19. Lost Records · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 19
Chapter 20. Depositions · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 20
Chapter 21. Interpreters · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 21
Subchapter A. Interpreters for the Deaf
Subchapter B. Spanish Language Interpreters in Certain Border Counties
Subchapter C. Interpreters for County Courts at Law
Subchapter D. Interpreter Fee
The code retains this subchapter heading, but it has no sections in force.
Chapter 22. Witnesses · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 22
Subchapter A. Witnesses
Subchapter B. Privileges
Subchapter C. Journalist's Qualified Testimonial Privilege in Civil Proceedings
Chapter 23. Juror Continuance · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 23
Chapter 24. Recording of Jury Deliberations · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 24
Chapter 26. Class Actions · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 26
Subchapter A. Supreme Court Rules
Subchapter B. Class Actions Involving Jurisdiction of State Agency
Chapter 27. Actions Involving the Exercise of Certain Constitutional Rights · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 27
Chapter 28. Actions Regarding Activities of United States Defense Contractors · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 28
Chapter 30. Miscellaneous Provisions · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 30
- § 30.001Instrument to Waive Service or Confess Judgment
- § 30.002Expiration of Judge's Term; Death of Judge
- § 30.003Legislative Continuance
- § 30.0035Personal Service of Process During Legislative Proceeding Prohibited
- § 30.004Notice to Attorney General for Certain Suits
- § 30.005Religious Holy Day
- § 30.006Certain Law Enforcement Agency Records Not Subject to Discovery
- § 30.007Production of Financial Institution Records
- § 30.008Demand for Jury Trial in Justice Court; Failure to Appear
- § 30.009Mistrial in Justice Court or Municipal Court
- § 30.010Personal Identifying Information Privileged from Discovery by Inmate or Committed Person
- § 30.011Electronic Subpoena Application
- § 30.012Use of Communication Equipment in Certain Proceedings
- § 30.013Confidential Identity in Actions Involving Sexual Abuse of a Minor
- § 30.014Pleadings Must Contain Partial Identification Information
- § 30.015Provision of Current Address of Party in Civil Action
- § 30.016Recusal or Disqualification of Certain Judges
- § 30.017Claims Against Certain Judges
- § 30.018Court Clerk's Execution Docket
- § 30.021Award of Attorney's Fees in Relation to Certain Motions to Dismiss
- § 30.022Award of Attorney's Fees in Actions Challenging Abortion Laws
- § 30.023Special Procedures for Contest of Constitutional Amendment Election
- § 30.024Fee Shifting
Subtitle C. Judgments
Chapter 31. Judgments · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 31
- § 31.001Passage of Title
- § 31.002Collection of Judgment Through Court Proceeding
- § 31.0025Authority of Court to Order Turnover of Wages
- § 31.003Judgment Against Partnership
- § 31.004Effect of Adjudication in Lower Trial Court
- § 31.005Effect of Adjudication in Small Claims or Justice of the Peace Court
- § 31.006Revival of Judgment
- § 31.007Parties Responsible for Accounting of Own Costs
- § 31.008Payment of Unclaimed Judgment
- § 31.010Turnover by Financial Institution
Chapter 32. Contribution · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 32
Chapter 33. Proportionate Responsibility · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 33
Subchapter A. Proportionate Responsibility
Chapter 34. Execution on Judgments · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 34
Subchapter A. Issuance and Levy of Writ
Subchapter B. Recovery of Seized Property
Subchapter C. Sale
- § 34.041Sale at Place Other Than Courthouse Door; Date and Time of Sale
- § 34.042Sale of City Lots
- § 34.043Sale of Rural Property
- § 34.044Stock Shares Subject to Sale
- § 34.0445Persons Eligible to Purchase Real Property
- § 34.045Conveyance of Title After Sale
- § 34.046Purchaser Considered Innocent Purchaser Without Notice
- § 34.047Distribution of Sale Proceeds
- § 34.048Purchase by Officer Void
Subchapter D. Duties and Liabilities of Executing Officer
- § 34.061Duty Toward Seized Personalty; Liability
- § 34.062Duty of Successor Officer
- § 34.063Improper Endorsement of Writ
- § 34.064Improper Return of Writ
- § 34.065Failure to Levy or Sell
- § 34.066Improper Sale
- § 34.067Failure to Deliver Money Collected
- § 34.068Rules Governing Actions Under This Chapter
- § 34.069Payment of Damages
- § 34.070Right of Subrogation
- § 34.071Duties of Executing Officer
- § 34.072Timing of Execution and Return
- § 34.073Transfer of Writ; No Duty to Levy Outside of County
- § 34.074Officer's Surety
- § 34.075Wrongful Levy
- § 34.076Exclusive Remedy
Chapter 35. Enforcement of Judgments of Other States · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 35
Chapter 36A. Enforcement of Judgments of Other Countries · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 36A
- § 36A.001Short Title
- § 36A.002Definitions
- § 36A.003Applicability
- § 36A.004Standards for Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment
- § 36A.005Personal Jurisdiction
- § 36A.006Procedure for Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment
- § 36A.007Effect of Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment
- § 36A.008Stay of Proceedings Pending Appeal of Foreign- Country Judgment
- § 36A.009Statute of Limitations
- § 36A.010Uniformity of Interpretation
- § 36A.011Saving Clause
Chapter 37. Declaratory Judgments · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 37
- § 37.001Definition
- § 37.002Short Title, Construction, Interpretation
- § 37.003Power of Courts to Render Judgment; Form and Effect
- § 37.004Subject Matter of Relief
- § 37.005Declarations Relating to Trust or Estate
- § 37.0055Declarations Relating to Liability for Sales and Use Taxes of Another State
- § 37.006Parties
- § 37.007Jury Trial
- § 37.008Court Refusal to Render
- § 37.009Costs
- § 37.010Review
- § 37.011Supplemental Relief
Chapter 38. Attorney's Fees · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 38
Chapter 39. Default Judgments in Certain Cases Defended by Attorney General · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 39
Chapter 40. Availability of Certain Funds to Pay Damages · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 40
Chapter 41. Damages · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 41
- § 41.001Definitions
- § 41.002Applicability
- § 41.003Standards for Recovery of Exemplary Damages
- § 41.004Factors Precluding Recovery
- § 41.005Harm Resulting from Criminal Act
- § 41.006Award Specific to Defendant
- § 41.007Prejudgment Interest
- § 41.008Limitation on Amount of Recovery
- § 41.009Bifurcated Trial
- § 41.010Considerations in Making Award
- § 41.0105Evidence Relating to Amount of Economic Damages
- § 41.011Evidence Relating to Amount of Exemplary Damages
- § 41.0115Discovery of Evidence of Net Worth for Exemplary Damages Claim
- § 41.012Jury Instructions
- § 41.013Judicial Review of Award
- § 41.014Interest on Damages Subject to Medicare Subrogation
Chapter 42. Settlement · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 42
Chapter 43. Principal and Surety · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 43
Subtitle D. Appeals
Chapter 51. Appeals · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 51
Subchapter A. Appeals from Justice Court
Subchapter B. Appeals from County or District Court
- § 51.011Appeal from County or District Court After Certiorari from Justice Court
- § 51.012Appeal or Writ of Error to Court of Appeals
- § 51.013Time for Taking Writ of Error to Court of Appeals
- § 51.014Appeal from Interlocutory Order
- § 51.015Costs of Appeal
- § 51.016Appeal Arising Under Federal Arbitration Act
- § 51.017Service of Notice on Court Reporter
- § 51.018Appendix in Lieu of Clerk's Record
Chapter 52. Security for Judgments Pending Appeal · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 52
Title 3. Extraordinary Remedies
100 sections
Chapter 61. Attachment · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 61
Subchapter A. Availability of Remedy
Subchapter B. Issuance
Subchapter C. Levy
Subchapter D. Lien
Subchapter E. Works of Fine Art
Chapter 62. Sequestration · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 62
Subchapter A. Availability of Remedy
Subchapter B. Issuance
Subchapter C. Dissolution and Replevy
Subchapter D. Care and Management of Sequestered Property
Chapter 63. Garnishment · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 63
Chapter 64. Receivership · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 64
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Qualifications, Oath, and Bond
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Subchapter D. Claims and Liabilities
Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Receivership of Corporations
- § 64.071Venue for Appointment
- § 64.072Limited Duration
- § 64.0721Termination of Railroad Receivership
- § 64.073Earnings on Improved Property Liable for Debts
- § 64.074Claims Preference Against Current Earnings
- § 64.075Forfeiture of Charter for Unqualified Receiver
- § 64.076Suits Against Railroad Receiver: Venue and Service
Subchapter F. Receiver for Certain Mineral Interests
Subchapter G. Receiver for Certain Missing Persons
- § 64.101Notice and Citation for Receivership for Certain Missing Persons
- § 64.102Proceeding to Appoint Receiver
- § 64.103Bond
- § 64.104Expenditures by Receiver
- § 64.105Receiver's Expenses, Account, and Compensation
- § 64.106Closing Receivership
- § 64.107Action of Court
- § 64.108Recordation of Proceedings
Chapter 65. Injunction · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 65
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Availability of Remedy
Subchapter C. Jurisdiction of Proceedings; Venue
Subchapter D. Injunction Obtained for Purposes of Delaying Collection of Money
Subchapter E. Applicant's Bond for Temporary Restraining Order or Temporary Injunction
Chapter 66. Quo Warranto · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 66
Title 4. Liability in Tort
313 sections
Chapter 71. Wrongful Death; Survival; Injuries Occurring Out of State · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 71
Subchapter A. Wrongful Death
- § 71.001Definitions
- § 71.002Cause of Action
- § 71.003Application; Certain Conduct Excepted
- § 71.004Benefitting from and Bringing Action
- § 71.005Evidence Relating to Marital Status
- § 71.0055Evidence of Pregnancy
- § 71.006Effect of Felonious Act
- § 71.007Ineffective Agreement
- § 71.008Death of Defendant
- § 71.009Exemplary Damages
- § 71.010Award and Apportionment of Damages
- § 71.011Damages Not Subject to Debts
- § 71.012Qualification of Foreign Personal Representative
Subchapter B. Survival
Subchapter C. Death or Injury Caused by Act or Omission Out of State
Subchapter D. Forum Non Conveniens
Chapter 72. Liability of Motor Vehicle Owner or Operator · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 72
Subchapter A. Liability to Guest
Subchapter B. Actions Regarding Commercial Motor Vehicles
Chapter 73. Libel · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 73
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Correction, Clarification, or Retraction by Publisher
- § 73.051Short Title
- § 73.052Purpose
- § 73.053Definition
- § 73.054Applicability
- § 73.055Request for Correction, Clarification, or Retraction
- § 73.056Disclosure of Evidence of Falsity
- § 73.057Timely and Sufficient Correction, Clarification, or Retraction
- § 73.058Challenges to Correction, Clarification, or Retraction or to Request for Correction, Clarification, or Retraction
- § 73.059Effect of Correction, Clarification, or Retraction
- § 73.060Scope of Protection
- § 73.061Admissibility of Evidence of Correction, Clarification, or Retraction
- § 73.062Abatement
Chapter 74. Medical Liability · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 74
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Notice and Pleadings
Subchapter C. Informed Consent
Subchapter D. Emergency Care
- § 74.151Liability for Emergency Care
- § 74.152Unlicensed Medical Personnel
- § 74.153Standard of Proof in Cases Involving Emergency Medical Care
- § 74.154Jury Instructions in Cases Involving Emergency Medical Care
- § 74.155Liability of Physicians, Health Care Providers, and First Responders During Pandemic
Subchapter E. Res Ipsa Loquitur
Subchapter F. Statute of Limitations
Subchapter G. Liability Limits
Subchapter H. Procedural Provisions
Subchapter I. Expert Witnesses
Subchapter J. Arbitration Agreements
Subchapter K. Payment for Future Losses
Subchapter L. Actions Arising from Pregnancy Complications
Chapter 74A. Limitation of Liability Relating to Health Information Exchanges · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 74A
Chapter 75. Limitation of Landowners' Liability · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 75
- § 75.001Definitions
- § 75.002Liability Limited
- § 75.0022Limited Liability of Certain Electric Utilities
- § 75.0025Limited Liability of Persons Allowing Certain Uses of Land
- § 75.003Application and Effect of Chapter
- § 75.004Limitation on Monetary Damages for Private Landowners
- § 75.006Certain Liability Limited in Connection with Livestock or Agricultural Land
- § 75.007Trespassers
Chapter 75A. Limited Liability for Agritourism Activities · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 75A
Chapter 75B. Limited Liability for Recreational Vehicle Park and Campground Activities · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 75B
Chapter 75C. Limited Liability for Cavern Activities · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 75C
Chapter 75E. Limited Liability for Motorized Off-Road Vehicle Activities · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 75E
Chapter 75D. Limited Liability for Water Park and Water Park Activities · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 75D
Chapter 76. Food Donors · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 76
Chapter 77. Transplants and Transfusions · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 77
Chapter 78. Certain Fire Fighters and Fire-Fighting Entities · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 78
Subchapter A. Volunteer Fire Fighters and Fire Departments
Subchapter B. Marine Fire-Fighting Services
Subchapter C. Fire-Fighting Services
Subchapter D. Liability for Training Exercises
Chapter 78A. Liability of First Responders for Roadside Assistance · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 78A
Chapter 78B. Limited Liability for First Responder Wellness Check at Civil Commitment Facility · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 78B
Chapter 79. Liability of Persons Assisting in Hazardous or Dangerous Situations · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 79
Chapter 80. Trespass: Outdoor Sign · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 80
Chapter 81. Sexual Exploitation by Mental Health Services Provider · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 81
Chapter 82. Products Liability · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 82
- § 82.001Definitions
- § 82.002Manufacturer's Duty to Indemnify
- § 82.003Liability of Nonmanufacturing Sellers
- § 82.004Inherently Unsafe Products
- § 82.005Design Defects
- § 82.006Firearms and Ammunition
- § 82.007Medicines
- § 82.008Compliance with Government Standards
- § 82.009Limited Liability for Failure to Retrofit Certain Rented or Leased Vehicles
Chapter 83. Use of Force or Deadly Force · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 83
Chapter 84. Charitable Immunity and Liability · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 84
- § 84.001Name of Act
- § 84.002Findings and Purposes
- § 84.003Definitions
- § 84.004Volunteer Liability
- § 84.005Employee Liability
- § 84.006Organization Liability
- § 84.0061Organizational Liability for Transportation Services Provided to Certain Welfare Recipients
- § 84.0065Organization Liability of Hospitals
- § 84.0066Liability for Disclosing Sexual Misconduct
- § 84.0067Liability Arising from Provision of Security Services to Religious Organization
- § 84.0068Liability of Single Source Continuum Contractors or Certain Nonprofit Entities Providing Community-Based Care or Child Welfare Services
- § 84.007Applicability
- § 84.008Severability
Chapter 85. Liability for Stalking · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 85
Chapter 86. Liability for Certain Injuries to Convicted Persons · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 86
Chapter 87. Liability Arising from Farm Animals · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 87
Chapter 88. Health Care Liability · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 88
Chapter 89. Donation of Medical Devices · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 89
Chapter 89A. Donation of Feminine Hygiene Products · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 89A
Chapter 90. Claims Involving Asbestos and Silica · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 90
Subchapter A. General Provisions
- § 90.001Definitions
- § 90.002Pulmonary Function Testing
- § 90.003Reports Required for Claims Involving Asbestos- Related Injury
- § 90.004Reports Required for Claims Involving Silica- Related Injury
- § 90.005Prohibited Basis for Diagnosis
- § 90.006Serving Reports
- § 90.007Motion to Dismiss in Action Filed on or After September 1, 2005
- § 90.008Voluntary Dismissal
- § 90.009Joinder of Claimants
- § 90.010Multidistrict Litigation Proceedings
- § 90.011Bankruptcy
- § 90.012Supreme Court Rulemaking
Subchapter B. Asbestos or Silica Trust Claims
- § 90.051Definitions
- § 90.052Requirement to Make Trust Claims
- § 90.053Notice of Trust Claim; Production of Trust Claim Material
- § 90.054Failure to Make Trust Claim or Provide Notice and Trust Claim Material
- § 90.055Motion to Stay
- § 90.056Response to Motion to Stay
- § 90.057Stay of Proceedings
- § 90.058Evidence of Trust Claims
Chapter 91. Liability of Volunteer Health Care Practitioners · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 91
Chapter 91A. Liability of Volunteer Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 91A
Chapter 91B. Liability of Volunteer Veterinary Practitioners · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 91B
Chapter 92. Limitation of Liability for Person Assisting Certain Animals · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 92
Chapter 92A. Limitation of Liability for Removing Certain Individuals from Motor Vehicle · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 92A
Chapter 93. Assumption of the Risk and Certain Other Affirmative Defenses · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 93
Chapter 94. Liability of Sports Officials and Organizations · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 94
Chapter 95. Property Owner's Liability for Acts of Independent Contractors and Amount of Recovery · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 95
Chapter 95A. Actions Involving the Carrying of Handguns on Certain Property · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 95A
Chapter 96. False Disparagement of Perishable Food Products · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 96
Chapter 97. Liability of Persons Providing Services for a Governmental Unit · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 97
Chapter 98. Liability for Trafficking of Persons · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 98
Chapter 98A. Liability for Compelled Prostitution and Certain Promotion of Prostitution · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 98A
Chapter 98B. Unlawful Production, Solicitation, Disclosure, or Promotion of Intimate Visual Material · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 98B
- § 98B.001Definitions
- § 98B.002Liability for Unlawful Disclosure or Promotion of Certain Intimate Visual Material
- § 98B.0021Liability for Unlawful Production, Solicitation, Disclosure, or Promotion of Certain Artificial Intimate Visual Material
- § 98B.0022Liability of Owners of Internet Websites and Artificial Intelligence Applications and Payment Processors
- § 98B.003Damages
- § 98B.004Injunctive Relief
- § 98B.005Cause of Action Cumulative
- § 98B.006Jurisdiction
- § 98B.007Liberal Construction and Application; Certain Conduct Excepted
- § 98B.008Confidential Identity in Certain Actions
- § 98B.009Statute of Limitations
Chapter 98C. Liability for Online Impersonation · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 98C
Chapter 99. Liability for Manufacture of Methamphetamine · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 99
Chapter 100. Use of Force in Defense of Commercial Nuclear Power Plants · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 100
Chapter 100A. Limited Liability for Space Flight Activities · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 100A
Chapter 100B. Liability for Fraudulent Crowdfunding duplicate designation · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 100B
The code uses this chapter number twice, for two unrelated chapters enacted by separate bills. Both are shown.
Chapter 100B. Liability for Financial Exploitation duplicate designation · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 100B
The code uses this chapter number twice, for two unrelated chapters enacted by separate bills. Both are shown.
Chapter 100D. Liability for Malicious Solicitation During Disaster · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 100D
Title 5. Governmental Liability
160 sections
Chapter 101. Tort Claims · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 101
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Tort Liability of Governmental Units
- § 101.021Governmental Liability
- § 101.0211No Liability for Joint Enterprise
- § 101.0215Liability of a Municipality
- § 101.022Duty Owed: Premise and Special Defects
- § 101.023Limitation on Amount of Liability
- § 101.024Exemplary Damages
- § 101.025Waiver of Governmental Immunity; Permission to Sue
- § 101.026Individual's Immunity Preserved
- § 101.027Liability Insurance
- § 101.028Workers' Compensation Insurance
- § 101.029Liability for Certain Conduct of State Prison Inmates
Subchapter C. Exclusions and Exceptions
- § 101.051School and Junior College Districts Partially Excluded
- § 101.052Legislative
- § 101.053Judicial
- § 101.054State Military Personnel
- § 101.055Certain Governmental Functions
- § 101.056Discretionary Powers
- § 101.057Civil Disobedience and Certain Intentional Torts
- § 101.058Landowner's Liability
- § 101.059Attractive Nuisances
- § 101.060Traffic and Road Control Devices
- § 101.061Tort Committed Before January 1, 1970
- § 101.0629-1-1 Emergency Service
- § 101.063Members of Public Health District
- § 101.064Land Acquired Under Foreclosure of Lien or by Conveyance in Satisfaction of Certain Tax Debt
- § 101.065Negligence of Off-Duty Law Enforcement Officers
- § 101.066Computer Date Failure
- § 101.067Graffiti Removal
Subchapter D. Procedures
- § 101.101Notice
- § 101.102Commencement of Suit
- § 101.103Legal Representation
- § 101.104Evidence of Insurance Coverage
- § 101.105Settlement
- § 101.106Election of Remedies
- § 101.107Payment and Collection of Judgment
- § 101.108Ad Valorem Taxes for Payment of Judgment
- § 101.109Payment of Claims Against Certain Universities
Chapter 102. Tort Claims Payments by Local Governments · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 102
Chapter 102A. Municipal and County Liability for Certain Regulation · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 102A
Chapter 103. Compensation to Persons Wrongfully Imprisoned · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 103
Subchapter A. Eligibility; Notice of Eligibility
Subchapter B. Administrative Proceeding
Subchapter C. Fees
Chapter 104. State Liability for Conduct of Public Servants · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 104
- § 104.001State Liability; Persons Covered
- § 104.002State Liability; Conduct Covered
- § 104.003Limits on Amount of Recoverable Damages
- § 104.0035State Liability; Criminal Prosecution
- § 104.004Defense by Attorney General
- § 104.005Service of Process or Timely Notice to Attorney General Required
- § 104.006Security or Bond
- § 104.007Funds for Defense
- § 104.008No Waiver of Defenses
- § 104.009Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance
Chapter 105. Frivolous Claim or Regulatory Action by State Agency · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 105
Chapter 106. Discrimination Because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, or National Origin · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 106
Chapter 107. Permission to Sue the State · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 107
Chapter 108. Limitation of Liability for Public Servants · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 108
Chapter 109. Appropriations for Payment of Claims Against State Agencies · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 109
Chapter 110. Religious Freedom · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 110
- § 110.001Definitions
- § 110.002Application
- § 110.003Religious Freedom Protected
- § 110.0031Prohibition on Orders Closing Places of Worship
- § 110.004Defense
- § 110.005Remedies
- § 110.006Notice; Right to Accommodate
- § 110.007One-Year Limitations Period
- § 110.008Sovereign Immunity Waived
- § 110.009Effect on Rights
- § 110.010Application to Certain Cases
- § 110.011Civil Rights
- § 110.012Grant to Religious Organization Not Affected
Chapter 111. Limitation on Settlement of Claim or Action Against the State · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 111
Chapter 112. Limitation of Liability for Governmental Units · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 112
Chapter 113. Water Supply Contract Claim Against Local District or Authority · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 113
- § 113.001Definitions
- § 113.002Waiver of Immunity to Suit for Claim Regarding Water Supply Contract
- § 113.003Remedies
- § 113.004No Waiver of Other Defenses
- § 113.005No Waiver of Immunity to Suit in Federal Court
- § 113.006No Waiver of Immunity to Suit for Tort Liability
- § 113.007No New or Additional Water Rights
- § 113.008Authority of Regulatory Agencies; Compliance with Regulatory Order
- § 113.009No Third-Party Beneficiaries
Chapter 114. Adjudication of Claims Arising Under Written Contracts with State Agencies · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 114
- § 114.001Definitions
- § 114.002Applicability
- § 114.003Waiver of Immunity to Suit for Certain Claims
- § 114.004Limitations on Adjudication Awards
- § 114.005Contractual Adjudication Procedures Enforceable
- § 114.006No Waiver of Other Defenses
- § 114.007No Waiver of Immunity to Suit in Federal Court
- § 114.008No Waiver of Immunity to Suit for Tort Liability
- § 114.009Employment Contracts Exempt
- § 114.010Venue
- § 114.011Limitation on Remedies
- § 114.012Exclusive Remedy
- § 114.013Report
Chapter 116. Settlement of Claim or Action Against Governmental Unit · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 116
Chapter 117. Liability for and Indemnification of Certain Claims Relating to Enforcement of Certain Criminal Offenses Involving Illegal Entry into This State · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 117
Chapter 118. Liability of Public Schools and Professional Employees of Public Schools for Certain Acts or Omissions · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 118
Title 6. Miscellaneous Provisions
299 sections
Chapter 121. Acknowledgments and Proofs of Written Instruments · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 121
- § 121.001Officers Who May Take Acknowledgments or Proofs
- § 121.002Corporate Acknowledgments
- § 121.003Authority of Officers
- § 121.004Method of Acknowledgment
- § 121.005Proof of Identity of Acknowledging Person
- § 121.006Alteration of Authorized Forms; Definition
- § 121.007Form for Ordinary Certificate of Acknowledgment
- § 121.008Short Forms for Certificates of Acknowledgment
- § 121.009Proof of Acknowledgment by Witness
- § 121.010Form of Certificate for Proof by Witness
- § 121.011Proof of Acknowledgment by Handwriting
- § 121.012Record of Acknowledgment
- § 121.013Subpoena of Witness; Attachment
- § 121.014Action for Damages
- § 121.015Private Seal or Scroll Not Required
- § 121.016Effect of Other Law
Chapter 122. Juror's Right to Reemployment · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 122
- § 122.001Protection of Jurors' Employment; Juror's Right to Reemployment; Notice of Intent to Returntwo versions
- § 122.001Juror's Right to Reemployment; Notice of Intent to Returntwo versions
- § 122.002Damages; Reinstatement; Attorney's Fees
- § 122.0021Criminal Penalty
- § 122.0022Contempt
- § 122.003Defense
Chapter 123. Interception of Communication · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 123
Chapter 124. Privilege to Investigate Theft · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 124
Chapter 125. Common and Public Nuisances · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 125
Subchapter A. Suit to Abate Certain Common Nuisances
- § 125.001Definitions
- § 125.0015Common Nuisance
- § 125.0017Notice by Law Enforcement of Certain Activities
- § 125.002Suit to Abate Certain Common Nuisances; Bond
- § 125.0025Suit to Declare Certain Common Nuisances
- § 125.003Suit on Bond
- § 125.004Evidence
- § 125.005Attorney's Fees and Costs in Action Under Chapter
Subchapter C. Additional Nuisance Remedies
Subchapter D. Membership in Criminal Street Gang or Foreign Terrorist Organization
- § 125.061Definitions
- § 125.062Public Nuisance; Combination
- § 125.063Public Nuisance; Use of Place
- § 125.064Suit to Abate Nuisance
- § 125.065Court Order
- § 125.066Violation of Court Order
- § 125.067Continuation of Activities Pending Trial or Appeal; Appeal
- § 125.0675Injunction for Specified Period
- § 125.069Use of Place; Evidence
- § 125.070Civil Action for Violation of Injunction
Chapter 126. Local Religious Congregations · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 126
Subchapter A. Receivership for Local Religious Congregation
Subchapter B. Trustees
Chapter 127. Indemnity Provisions in Certain Mineral Agreements · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 127
Chapter 127A. Disclosures Regarding Indemnification Obligations and Insurance Coverage Regarding Well or Mine Services Provided by Certain Subcontractors · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 127A
Chapter 128. Limitation on Suits Against Sport Shooting Range or Firearms or Ammunition Manufacturer, Trade Association, or Seller · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 128
Subchapter A. Suit by Governmental Unit
Subchapter B. Civil Actions
Chapter 129. Age of Majority · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 129
Chapter 129A. Relief for Cyberbullying of Child · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 129A
Chapter 129B. Liability Related to Sexual Material Harmful to Minors · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 129B
- § 129B.001Definitions
- § 129B.002Publication and Creation of Material Harmful to Minors
- § 129B.003Reasonable Age Verification Methods
- § 129B.004Sexual Materials Health Warnings
- § 129B.0045Requirements for Sources of Artificial Sexual Material Harmful to Minors
- § 129B.005Applicability of Chapter
- § 129B.006Civil Penalty; Injunction
Chapter 129C. Agreements Prohibiting Disclosures Regarding Sexual Abuse · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 129C
Chapter 130. Liability Provisions in Certain Construction Contracts · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 130
Chapter 131. Violation of Collegiate Athletic Association Rules · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 131
Chapter 132. Unsworn Declarations · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 132
Chapter 133. Presumption of Death · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 133
Chapter 134. Texas Theft Liability Act · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 134
Chapter 134A. Trade Secrets · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 134A
Chapter 136. Proof of Mailing · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 136
Chapter 137. Declaration for Mental Health Treatment · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 137
- § 137.001Definitions
- § 137.002Persons Who May Execute Declaration for Mental Health Treatment; Period of Validity
- § 137.003Execution and Witnesses; Execution and Acknowledgment Before Notary Public
- § 137.004Health Care Provider to Act in Accordance with Declaration for Mental Health Treatment
- § 137.005Limitation on Liability
- § 137.006Discrimination Relating to Execution of Declaration for Mental Health Treatment
- § 137.007Use and Effect of Declaration for Mental Health Treatment
- § 137.008Disregard of Declaration for Mental Health Treatment
- § 137.009Conflicting or Contrary Provisions
- § 137.010Revocation
- § 137.011Form of Declaration for Mental Health Treatment
Chapter 138. Personal Responsibility for Food Consumption · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 138
Chapter 139. Personal Injury to Certain Persons · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 139
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Structured Settlement Offer
Chapter 140. Contractual Subrogation Rights of Payors of Certain Benefits · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 140
- § 140.001Definitions
- § 140.002Applicability of Chapter
- § 140.003Conflicts with Other Law
- § 140.004Contractual Subrogation Rights Authorized
- § 140.005Payors' Recovery Limited
- § 140.006Attorney's Fees in Declaratory Judgment Action
- § 140.007Attorney's Fees in Recovery Action
- § 140.008First-Party Recovery
- § 140.009Construction of Chapter
Chapter 140A. Civil Racketeering Related to Trafficking of Persons · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 140A
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Procedures and Evidence
- § 140A.051Definitions
- § 140A.052Civil Investigative Demand
- § 140A.053Contents of Demand
- § 140A.054Service; Proof of Service
- § 140A.055Petition for Order Modifying or Setting Aside Demand
- § 140A.056Compliance with Demand
- § 140A.057Documentary Material
- § 140A.058Interrogatories
- § 140A.059Oral Examination
- § 140A.060Failure to Comply with Demand Petition for Enforcement
- § 140A.061Deliberate Noncompliance
- § 140A.062Disclosure and Use of Material and Information
- § 140A.063Jurisdiction
- § 140A.064Nonexclusive Procedures
Subchapter C. Enforcement
- § 140A.101Suit to Abate Racketeering
- § 140A.102Injunctive Relief; Other Remedies
- § 140A.103Constructive Trust
- § 140A.104Evidence
- § 140A.105Limitations Period
- § 140A.106Special Docketing Procedures
- § 140A.107Notice to Local Prosecutor
- § 140A.108Cooperation with Local Prosecutor
- § 140A.109Abatement of Suit
- § 140A.110Disposition of Assets
- § 140A.111Previously Seized Assets
Chapter 140B. Civil Remedies and Enforcement Related to Racketeering and Unlawful Debt Collection · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 140B
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Civil Investigative Authority
- § 140B.051Definitions
- § 140B.052Civil Investigative Demand
- § 140B.053Contents of Demand
- § 140B.054Service; Proof of Service
- § 140B.055Petition for Order Modifying or Setting Aside Demand
- § 140B.056Compliance with Demand
- § 140B.057Documentary Material
- § 140B.058Interrogatories
- § 140B.059Oral Examination
- § 140B.060Failure to Comply with Demand Petition for Enforcement
- § 140B.061Criminal Offense: Deliberate Noncompliance
- § 140B.062Disclosure and Use of Material and Information
- § 140B.063Jurisdiction
- § 140B.064Nonexclusive Procedures
Subchapter C. Civil Remedies
- § 140B.101Civil Remedies
- § 140B.102Civil Forfeiture of Property
- § 140B.103Conveyance of Property Subject to Forfeiture
- § 140B.104Disposition of Forfeited Property
- § 140B.105Seizure of Property
- § 140B.106Storage of Seized Property Pending Forfeiture Action
- § 140B.107Civil Action Brought by Attorney General, Local Prosecutor, or State Agency
- § 140B.108Effect of Final Judgment or Decree
- § 140B.109Other Relief Available to Attorney General
- § 140B.110Notice to Local Prosecutor
- § 140B.111Cooperation with Local Prosecutor
- § 140B.112Abatement of Action
- § 140B.113Limitations; Tolling
- § 140B.114Multiple Remedies Allowed
Subchapter D. Disposition of Funds Obtained Through Forfeiture Actions
Chapter 141. Structured Settlement Protection Act · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 141
- § 141.001Short Title
- § 141.002Definitions
- § 141.003Required Disclosures to Payee
- § 141.004Approval of Transfers of Structured Settlement Payment Rights
- § 141.005Effects of Transfer of Structured Settlement Payment Rights
- § 141.006Procedure for Approval of Transfers
- § 141.007General Provisions; Construction
Chapter 142. Limitation on Liability for Hiring Certain Employees · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 142
Chapter 142A. Limitation on Liability for Certain Programs · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 142A
Chapter 143. Harmful Access by Computer · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 143
Chapter 143A. Discourse on Social Media Platforms · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 143A
Chapter 144. Destruction of Certain Records · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 144
Chapter 145. Liability for Negligent Hiring by in-Home Service Companies and Residential Delivery Companies · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 145
Chapter 146. Certain Claims by Health Care Service Providers Barred · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 146
Chapter 147. Year 2000 Computer Date Failure · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 147
Subchapter A. General Provisions
- § 147.001Definitions
- § 147.002Action for Computer Date Failure
- § 147.003Computer Date Failure
- § 147.004Applicability
- § 147.005Duty or Action Not Created
- § 147.006Immunity Not Affected
- § 147.007Insurance Coverage Not Affected
- § 147.008Sovereign Immunity Not Waived
- § 147.009Manufacturer's Duty to Indemnify
Subchapter B. Prerequisites to Bringing Action
Subchapter C. Affirmative Defenses to Liability
Chapter 148. Liability During Pandemic Emergency · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 148
Chapter 149. Limitations in Civil Actions of Liabilities Relating to Certain Mergers or Consolidations · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 149
Chapter 150. Licensed or Registered Professionals · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 150
Chapter 150A. Discovery by Governmental Unit · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 150A
Chapter 150C. Entity Name Falsely Implying Governmental Affiliation · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 150C
Chapter 150E. Civil Actions or Arbitrations Involving Transportation Network Companies · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 150E
Title 7. Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution
164 sections
Chapter 151. Trial by Special Judge · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 151
- § 151.001Referral by Agreement
- § 151.002Motion for Referral
- § 151.003Qualifications of Judge
- § 151.004Referral Order Entered
- § 151.005Procedure
- § 151.006Powers of Special Judge
- § 151.007Representation by Attorney
- § 151.008Court Reporter Required
- § 151.009Fees and Costs
- § 151.010Restrictions
- § 151.011Special Judge's Verdict
- § 151.012New Trial
- § 151.013Right to Appeal
Chapter 152. Alternative Dispute Resolution System Established by Counties · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 152
Chapter 154. Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 154
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures
- § 154.021Referral of Pending Disputes for Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedure
- § 154.022Notification and Objection
- § 154.023Mediation
- § 154.024Mini-Trial
- § 154.025Moderated Settlement Conference
- § 154.026Summary Jury Trial
- § 154.027Arbitration
- § 154.028Mediation Following Application for Expedited Foreclosure
Subchapter C. Impartial Third Parties
Subchapter D. Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter 155. Settlement Weeks · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 155
Chapter 171. General Arbitration · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 171
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Proceedings to Compel or Stay Arbitrations
Subchapter C. Arbitration
- § 171.041Appointment of Arbitrators
- § 171.042Majority Action by Arbitrators
- § 171.043Hearing Conducted by Arbitrators
- § 171.044Time and Place of Hearing; Notice
- § 171.045Adjournment or Postponement
- § 171.046Failure of Party to Appear
- § 171.047Rights of Party at Hearing
- § 171.048Representation by Attorney; Fees
- § 171.049Oath
- § 171.050Depositions
- § 171.051Subpoenas
- § 171.052Witness Fee
- § 171.053Arbitrators' Award
- § 171.054Modification or Correction to Award
- § 171.055Arbitrator's Fees and Expenses
Subchapter D. Court Proceedings
- § 171.081Jurisdiction
- § 171.082Application to Court; Fees
- § 171.083Time for Filing
- § 171.084Stay of Certain Proceedings
- § 171.085Contents of Application
- § 171.086Orders That May Be Rendered
- § 171.087Confirmation of Award
- § 171.088Vacating Award
- § 171.089Rehearing After Award Vacated
- § 171.090Type of Relief Not Factor
- § 171.091Modifying or Correcting Award
- § 171.092Judgment on Award
- § 171.093Hearing; Notice
- § 171.094Service of Process for Initial Application
- § 171.095Service of Process for Subsequent Applications
- § 171.096Place of Filing
- § 171.097Transfer
- § 171.098Appeal
Chapter 172. Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 172
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Arbitration Agreements
Subchapter C. Arbitrators
- § 172.051Number of Arbitrators
- § 172.052Nationality of Arbitrator
- § 172.053Appointment of Arbitration Tribunal
- § 172.054Appointment by Court
- § 172.055Factors Considered
- § 172.056Disclosure of Grounds for Challenge
- § 172.057Grounds for Challenge; Limitation
- § 172.058Challenge After Appointment
- § 172.059Challenge Procedure
- § 172.060Appeal of Unsuccessful Challenge
- § 172.061Failure or Impossibility to Act
- § 172.062Termination of Mandate
- § 172.063Substitution of Arbitrator
- § 172.064Withdrawal of Arbitrator
Subchapter D. Arbitration Tribunal
Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings
- § 172.101Equal Treatment of Parties
- § 172.102Substantive Rules
- § 172.103Rules of Procedure
- § 172.104Rules of Evidence
- § 172.105Subpoena
- § 172.106Place of Arbitration
- § 172.107Commencement of Arbitration
- § 172.108Language
- § 172.109Statement of Claim or Defense
- § 172.110Supplement or Amendment to Statement
- § 172.111Hearings
- § 172.112Hearing or Meeting in Camera
- § 172.113Written Information
- § 172.114Default of Party
- § 172.115Award After Party Fails to Appear or Produce Evidence
- § 172.116Appointed Expert
- § 172.117Settlement
- § 172.118Termination of Proceedings
Subchapter F. Arbitration Award
Subchapter G. Judicial Proceedings
Subchapter H. Provisions Relating Only to Conciliation
- § 172.201Policy
- § 172.202Appointment of Conciliator
- § 172.203Conduct of Conciliation
- § 172.204Representation and Assistance
- § 172.205Draft Conciliation Settlement
- § 172.206Confidentiality
- § 172.207Stay of Arbitration and Resort to Other Proceedings
- § 172.208Termination of Conciliation
- § 172.209Conflict of Interest
- § 172.210Participation Not Waiver of Rights
- § 172.211Enforceability
- § 172.212Costs
- § 172.213No Consent to Jurisdiction
- § 172.214Not Subject to Service of Process
- § 172.215Conciliator Immune