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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 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 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

Subtitle B. Trial Matters

Chapter 15. Venue · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 15

Subchapter A. Definitions; General Rules

Subchapter B. Mandatory Venue

Subchapter C. Permissive Venue

Subchapter D. General Provisions

Subchapter E. Suits Brought in Justice Court

Chapter 16. Limitations · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 16

Subchapter A. Limitations of Personal Actions

Subchapter B. Limitations of Real Property Actions

Subchapter C. Residual Limitations Period

Subchapter D. Miscellaneous Provisions

Chapter 17. Parties; Citation; Long-Arm Jurisdiction · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 17

Subchapter A. Parties to Suit

Subchapter B. Citation Generally

Subchapter C. Long-Arm Jurisdiction in Suit on Business Transaction or Tort

Subchapter D. Long-Arm Jurisdiction Over Nonresident Motor Vehicle Operator

Subchapter E. Citation of Nonresidents--Miscellaneous Provisions

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 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 28. Actions Regarding Activities of United States Defense Contractors · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 28

Subtitle C. Judgments

Chapter 32. Contribution · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 32

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

Subchapter D. Duties and Liabilities of Executing Officer

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

Title 3. Extraordinary Remedies

100 sections

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

Subchapter F. Receiver for Certain Mineral Interests

Subchapter G. Receiver for Certain Missing Persons

Chapter 66. Quo Warranto · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 66

Title 4. Liability in Tort

313 sections

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

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 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 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 80. Trespass: Outdoor Sign · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 80

Chapter 83. Use of Force or Deadly Force · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 83

Chapter 85. Liability for Stalking · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 85

Chapter 89. Donation of Medical Devices · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 89

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 98A. Liability for Compelled Prostitution and Certain Promotion of Prostitution · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 98A

Chapter 100. Use of Force in Defense of Commercial Nuclear Power Plants · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 100

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

Subchapter C. Exclusions and Exceptions

Subchapter D. Procedures

Chapter 102A. Municipal and County Liability for Certain Regulation · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 102A

Chapter 106. Discrimination Because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, or National Origin · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 106

Chapter 108. Limitation of Liability for Public Servants · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 108

Chapter 112. Limitation of Liability for Governmental Units · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 112

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 123. Interception of Communication · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 123

Chapter 126. Local Religious Congregations · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 126

Subchapter A. Receivership for Local Religious Congregation

Subchapter B. Trustees

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 129C. Agreements Prohibiting Disclosures Regarding Sexual Abuse · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 129C

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 136. Proof of Mailing · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 136

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 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

Subchapter C. Civil Remedies

Subchapter D. Disposition of Funds Obtained Through Forfeiture Actions

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 146. Certain Claims by Health Care Service Providers Barred · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 146

Chapter 149. Limitations in Civil Actions of Liabilities Relating to Certain Mergers or Consolidations · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 149

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 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

Subchapter D. Court Proceedings

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

Subchapter D. Arbitration Tribunal

Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings

Subchapter F. Arbitration Award

Subchapter G. Judicial Proceedings

Subchapter H. Provisions Relating Only to Conciliation

Chapter 173. Arbitration of Certain Controversies Involving Members of Certain Nonprofit Entities · Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 173

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