CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE
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TITLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1.001. PURPOSE OF CODE
Sec. 1.002. CONSTRUCTION OF CODE
Sec. 1.003. INTERNAL REFERENCES
TITLE 2. TRIAL, JUDGMENT, AND APPEAL
SUBTITLE A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 5.
RULE OF DECISION
Sec. 5.001. RULE OF DECISION
CHAPTER 6.
GOVERNMENTAL EXEMPTION FROM BOND AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 6.001. STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES EXEMPT FROM BOND FOR COURT COSTS OR APPEAL
Sec. 6.002. CITIES EXEMPT FROM SECURITY FOR COURT COSTS
Sec. 6.003. WATER DISTRICTS EXEMPT FROM APPEAL BOND
Sec. 6.004. SCHOOL DISTRICTS EXEMPT FROM SECURITY FOR COURT COSTS AND APPEAL BOND
CHAPTER 7.
LIABILITY OF COURT OFFICERS
SUBCHAPTER A. LIABILITY OF OFFICER
Sec. 7.001. LIABILITY FOR REFUSAL OR NEGLECT IN PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES
Sec. 7.002. LIABILITY FOR DEPOSITS PENDING SUIT
Sec. 7.003. LIABILITY REGARDING EXECUTION OF WRITS
SUBCHAPTER B. LIABILITY OF ATTORNEY
Sec. 7.011. ATTORNEY'S LIABILITY FOR COSTS
SUBCHAPTER C. SUIT ON OFFICIAL BONDS
Sec. 7.021. SUIT ON OFFICIAL BONDS
CHAPTER 8.
STATE EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN FEES: FEES PAID BY OPPOSING PARTY
Sec. 8.01. STATE EXEMPTION
Sec. 8.02. FEE PAID BY OPPOSING PARTY
CHAPTER 9.
FRIVOLOUS PLEADINGS AND CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 9.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 9.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 9.003. TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
Sec. 9.004. APPLICABILITY
SUBCHAPTER B. SIGNING OF PLEADINGS
Sec. 9.011. SIGNING OF PLEADINGS
Sec. 9.012. VIOLATION; SANCTION
Sec. 9.013. REPORT TO GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
Sec. 9.014. PLEADINGS NOT FRIVOLOUS
CHAPTER 10.
SANCTIONS FOR FRIVOLOUS PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS
Sec. 10.001. SIGNING OF PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS
Sec. 10.002. MOTION FOR SANCTIONS
Sec. 10.003. NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO RESPOND
Sec. 10.004. VIOLATION; SANCTION
Sec. 10.005. ORDER
Sec. 10.006. CONFLICT
CHAPTER 11.
VEXATIOUS LITIGANTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 11.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 11.002. APPLICABILITY
SUBCHAPTER B. VEXATIOUS LITIGANTS
Sec. 11.051. MOTION FOR ORDER DETERMINING PLAINTIFF A VEXATIOUS LITIGANT AND REQUESTING SECURITY
Sec. 11.052. STAY OF PROCEEDINGS ON FILING OF MOTION
Sec. 11.053. HEARING
Sec. 11.054. CRITERIA FOR FINDING PLAINTIFF A VEXATIOUS LITIGANT
Sec. 11.055. SECURITY
Sec. 11.056. DISMISSAL FOR FAILURE TO FURNISH SECURITY
Sec. 11.057. DISMISSAL ON THE MERITS
SUBCHAPTER C. PROHIBITING FILING OF NEW LITIGATION
Sec. 11.101. PREFILING ORDER; CONTEMPT
Sec. 11.102. PERMISSION BY LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE
Sec. 11.103. DUTIES OF CLERK
Sec. 11.1035. MISTAKEN FILING
Sec. 11.104. NOTICE TO OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION; DISSEMINATION OF LIST
CHAPTER 12.
LIABILITY RELATED TO A FRAUDULENT COURT RECORD OR A FRAUDULENT LIEN OR CLAIM FILED AGAINST REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY
Sec. 12.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 12.002. LIABILITY
Sec. 12.003. CAUSE OF ACTION
Sec. 12.004. VENUE
Sec. 12.005. FILING FEES
Sec. 12.006. PLAINTIFF'S COSTS
Sec. 12.007. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW
CHAPTER 13.
AFFIDAVIT OF INABILITY TO PAY COSTS
Sec. 13.001. DISMISSAL OF ACTION
Sec. 13.002. JUDGMENT
Sec. 13.003. FREE TRANSCRIPT OF STATEMENT OF FACTS ON APPEAL
Sec. 13.004. INAPPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN CLAIMS
CHAPTER 14.
INMATE LITIGATION
Sec. 14.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 14.002. SCOPE OF CHAPTER
Sec. 14.003. DISMISSAL OF CLAIM
Sec. 14.004. AFFIDAVIT RELATING TO PREVIOUS FILINGS
Sec. 14.005. GRIEVANCE SYSTEM DECISION; EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES
Sec. 14.006. COURT FEES, COURT COSTS, OTHER COSTS
Sec. 14.007. OTHER COSTS
Sec. 14.008. HEARING
Sec. 14.009. SUBMISSION OF EVIDENCE
Sec. 14.010. DISMISSAL OF CLAIM
Sec. 14.011. EFFECT ON OTHER CLAIMS
Sec. 14.012. QUESTIONNAIRE
Sec. 14.013. REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION BY MAGISTRATES
Sec. 14.014. CONFLICT WITH TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 14A.
LITIGATION BY CIVILLY COMMITTED INDIVIDUAL
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 14A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 14A.002. SCOPE OF CHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER B. DISMISSAL OF AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CLAIM
Sec. 14A.051. DISMISSAL OF FALSE, FRIVOLOUS, OR MALICIOUS CLAIM
Sec. 14A.052. AFFIDAVIT RELATING TO PREVIOUS FILINGS
Sec. 14A.053. GRIEVANCE SYSTEM DECISION; EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES
Sec. 14A.054. COURT FEES, COURT COSTS, OTHER COSTS
Sec. 14A.055. OTHER COSTS
Sec. 14A.056. CONDUCT OF PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 14A.057. SUBMISSION OF EVIDENCE
Sec. 14A.058. DISMISSAL OF CLAIM
Sec. 14A.059. EFFECT ON OTHER CLAIMS
Sec. 14A.060. QUESTIONNAIRE
Sec. 14A.061. REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION BY MAGISTRATES
Sec. 14A.062. CONFLICT WITH TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
SUBTITLE B. TRIAL MATTERS
CHAPTER 15.
VENUE
SUBCHAPTER A. DEFINITIONS; GENERAL RULES
Sec. 15.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 15.002. VENUE: GENERAL RULE
Sec. 15.003. MULTIPLE PLAINTIFFS AND INTERVENING PLAINTIFFS
Sec. 15.004. MANDATORY VENUE PROVISIONS GOVERNS MULTIPLE CLAIMS
Sec. 15.005. MULTIPLE DEFENDANTS
Sec. 15.006. VENUE DETERMINED BY FACTS EXISTING AT THE TIME OF ACCRUAL
Sec. 15.007. CONFLICT WITH CERTAIN PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. MANDATORY VENUE
Sec. 15.011. LAND
Sec. 15.0115. LANDLORD-TENANT
Sec. 15.012. INJUNCTION AGAINST SUIT
Sec. 15.013. INJUNCTION AGAINST EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT
Sec. 15.014. HEAD OF STATE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 15.015. COUNTIES
Sec. 15.0151. CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 15.016. OTHER MANDATORY VENUE
Sec. 15.017. LIBEL, SLANDER, OR INVASION OF PRIVACY
Sec. 15.018. FEDERAL EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ACT
Sec. 15.0181. JONES ACT
Sec. 15.019. INMATE LITIGATION
Sec. 15.020. MAJOR TRANSACTIONS: SPECIFICATION OF VENUE BY AGREEMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. PERMISSIVE VENUE
Sec. 15.031. EXECUTOR; ADMINISTRATOR; GUARDIAN
Sec. 15.032. INSURANCE
Sec. 15.033. BREACH OF WARRANTY BY MANUFACTURER
Sec. 15.035. CONTRACT IN WRITING
Sec. 15.038. OTHER PERMISSIVE VENUE
Sec. 15.039. TRANSIENT PERSON
SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 15.062. COUNTERCLAIMS, CROSS CLAIMS, AND THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS
Sec. 15.063. TRANSFER
Sec. 15.064. HEARINGS
Sec. 15.0641. VENUE RIGHTS OF MULTIPLE DEFENDANTS
Sec. 15.0642. MANDAMUS
Sec. 15.065. WATERCOURSE OR ROADWAY FORMING COUNTY BOUNDARY
Sec. 15.066. CONFLICT WITH RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
SUBCHAPTER E. SUITS BROUGHT IN JUSTICE COURT
Sec. 15.081. APPLICATION
Sec. 15.082. VENUE: GENERAL RULE
Sec. 15.0821. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR TRANSFER
Sec. 15.083. RESIDENCE OF A SINGLE MAN
Sec. 15.084. FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER
Sec. 15.085. EXECUTOR; ADMINISTRATOR; GUARDIAN
Sec. 15.086. COUNTIES
Sec. 15.087. OPTION: SUIT IN DEFENDANT'S COUNTY OF RESIDENCE
Sec. 15.088. NONRESIDENT; RESIDENCE UNKNOWN
Sec. 15.089. TRANSIENT PERSON
Sec. 15.090. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Sec. 15.091. RENTS
Sec. 15.092. CONTRACT
Sec. 15.093. TORTS
Sec. 15.094. CORPORATION; ASSOCIATION; JOINT-STOCK COMPANY
Sec. 15.095. RAILROAD COMPANIES; CARRIERS
Sec. 15.096. STEAMBOAT OR OTHER VESSEL
Sec. 15.097. INSURANCE COMPANIES
Sec. 15.098. PLEADING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 15.099. MORE THAN ONE JUSTICE
Sec. 15.100. DISQUALIFIED JUSTICE
CHAPTER 16.
LIMITATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. LIMITATIONS OF PERSONAL ACTIONS
Sec. 16.001. EFFECT OF DISABILITY
Sec. 16.002. ONE-YEAR LIMITATIONS PERIOD
Sec. 16.003. TWO-YEAR LIMITATIONS PERIOD
Sec. 16.0031. ASBESTOS-RELATED OR SILICA-RELATED INJURIES
Sec. 16.004. FOUR-YEAR LIMITATIONS PERIOD
Sec. 16.0045. LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR CLAIMS ARISING FROM CERTAIN OFFENSES
Sec. 16.005. ACTION FOR CLOSING STREET OR ROAD
Sec. 16.006. CARRIERS OF PROPERTY
Sec. 16.007. RETURN OF EXECUTION
Sec. 16.008. ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, INTERIOR DESIGNERS, AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS FURNISHING DESIGN, PLANNING, OR INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 16.009. PERSONS FURNISHING CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR OF IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 16.010. MISAPPROPRIATION OF TRADE SECRETS
Sec. 16.011. SURVEYORS
Sec. 16.012. PRODUCTS LIABILITY
Sec. 16.013. REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS AND APPRAISAL FIRMS
SUBCHAPTER B. LIMITATIONS OF REAL PROPERTY ACTIONS
Sec. 16.021. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 16.022. EFFECT OF DISABILITY
Sec. 16.023. TACKING OF SUCCESSIVE INTERESTS
Sec. 16.024. ADVERSE POSSESSION: THREE-YEAR LIMITATIONS PERIOD
Sec. 16.025. ADVERSE POSSESSION: FIVE-YEAR LIMITATIONS PERIOD
Sec. 16.026. ADVERSE POSSESSION: 10-YEAR LIMITATIONS PERIOD
Sec. 16.0265. ADVERSE POSSESSION BY COTENANT HEIR: 15-YEAR COMBINED LIMITATIONS PERIOD
Sec. 16.027. ADVERSE POSSESSION: 25-YEAR LIMITATIONS PERIOD NOTWITHSTANDING DISABILITY
Sec. 16.028. ADVERSE POSSESSION WITH RECORDED INSTRUMENT: 25-YEAR LIMITATIONS PERIOD
Sec. 16.029. EVIDENCE OF TITLE TO LAND BY LIMITATIONS
Sec. 16.030. TITLE THROUGH ADVERSE POSSESSION
Sec. 16.031. ENCLOSED LAND
Sec. 16.032. ADJACENT LAND
Sec. 16.033. TECHNICAL DEFECTS IN INSTRUMENT
Sec. 16.034. ATTORNEY'S FEES
Sec. 16.035. LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 16.036. EXTENSION OF REAL PROPERTY LIEN
Sec. 16.037. EFFECT OF EXTENSION OF REAL PROPERTY LIEN ON THIRD PARTIES
Sec. 16.038. RESCISSION OR WAIVER OF ACCELERATED MATURITY DATE
SUBCHAPTER C. RESIDUAL LIMITATIONS PERIOD
Sec. 16.051. RESIDUAL LIMITATIONS PERIOD
SUBCHAPTER D. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 16.061. RIGHTS NOT BARRED
Sec. 16.062. EFFECT OF DEATH
Sec. 16.063. TEMPORARY ABSENCE FROM STATE
Sec. 16.064. EFFECT OF LACK OF JURISDICTION
Sec. 16.065. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CLAIM
Sec. 16.066. ACTION ON FOREIGN JUDGMENT
Sec. 16.067. CLAIM INCURRED PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN THIS STATE
Sec. 16.068. AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTAL PLEADINGS
Sec. 16.069. COUNTERCLAIM OR CROSS CLAIM
Sec. 16.070. CONTRACTUAL LIMITATIONS PERIOD
Sec. 16.071. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 16.072. SATURDAY, SUNDAY, OR HOLIDAY
Sec. 16.073. APPLICABILITY OF LIMITATIONS PERIODS TO ARBITRATION
Sec. 16.073. APPLICABILITY OF LIMITATIONS PERIODS TO ARBITRATION
CHAPTER 17.
PARTIES; CITATION; LONG-ARM JURISDICTION
SUBCHAPTER A. PARTIES TO SUIT
Sec. 17.001. SUIT ON CONTRACT WITH SEVERAL OBLIGORS OR PARTIES CONDITIONALLY LIABLE
Sec. 17.002. SUIT AGAINST ESTATE FOR LAND TITLE
Sec. 17.003. SUIT AGAINST NONRESIDENT OR TRANSIENT PROPERTY OWNER
Sec. 17.004. SUIT AGAINST UNKNOWN HEIRS OR UNKNOWN STOCKHOLDERS OF DEFUNCT CORPORATION
Sec. 17.005. SUIT AGAINST UNKNOWN LANDOWNER
SUBCHAPTER B. CITATION GENERALLY
Sec. 17.021. SERVICE ON CERTAIN NONCORPORATE BUSINESS AGENTS
Sec. 17.022. SERVICE ON PARTNERSHIP
Sec. 17.023. SERVICE ON JOINT-STOCK ASSOCIATION
Sec. 17.024. SERVICE ON POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 17.025. ASSESSMENT OF POSTAGE COST FOR MAIL SERVICE
Sec. 17.026. SERVICE ON SECRETARY OF STATE
Sec. 17.027. PREPARATION AND SERVICE
Sec. 17.028. SERVICE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 17.029. SERVICE ON INMATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Sec. 17.030. RETURN OF SERVICE
Sec. 17.031. EXPEDITED FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 17.032. CITATION BY PUBLICATION
Sec. 17.033. SUBSTITUTED SERVICE THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
SUBCHAPTER C. LONG-ARM JURISDICTION IN SUIT ON BUSINESS TRANSACTION OR TORT
Sec. 17.041. DEFINITION
Sec. 17.042. ACTS CONSTITUTING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE
Sec. 17.043. SERVICE ON PERSON IN CHARGE OF BUSINESS
Sec. 17.044. SUBSTITUTED SERVICE ON SECRETARY OF STATE
Sec. 17.045. NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT
SUBCHAPTER D. LONG-ARM JURISDICTION OVER NONRESIDENT MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR
Sec. 17.061. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 17.062. SUBSTITUTED SERVICE ON CHAIRMAN OF TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Sec. 17.063. METHOD OF SERVICE; NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT
Sec. 17.064. SAME EFFECT AS PERSONAL SERVICE
Sec. 17.065. FAILED SUBSTITUTED SERVICE
Sec. 17.066. RETURN
Sec. 17.067. DEFAULT JUDGMENT
Sec. 17.068. CONTINUANCE OR POSTPONEMENT
Sec. 17.069. CHAIRMAN'S CERTIFICATE
SUBCHAPTER E. CITATION OF NONRESIDENTS--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 17.091. SUBSTITUTED SERVICE IN DELINQUENT TAX CASES
Sec. 17.092. SERVICE ON NONRESIDENT UTILITY SUPPLIER
Sec. 17.093. SERVICE ON FOREIGN RAILWAY
CHAPTER 18.
EVIDENCE
SUBCHAPTER A. DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
Sec. 18.001. AFFIDAVIT CONCERNING COST AND NECESSITY OF SERVICES
Sec. 18.002. FORM OF AFFIDAVIT
SUBCHAPTER B. PRESUMPTIONS
Sec. 18.031. FOREIGN INTEREST RATE
Sec. 18.032. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE PRESUMED TO BE LAWFUL
Sec. 18.033. STATE LAND RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMISSIBILITY
Sec. 18.061. COMMUNICATIONS OF SYMPATHY
Sec. 18.062. CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATING TO IDENTITY THEFT
SUBCHAPTER D. CERTAIN LOSSES
Sec. 18.091. PROOF OF CERTAIN LOSSES; JURY INSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 19.
LOST RECORDS
Sec. 19.001. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 19.002. PAROL PROOF
Sec. 19.003. APPLICATION FOR RELIEF
Sec. 19.004. CITATION
Sec. 19.005. ORDER
Sec. 19.006. EFFECT OF ORDER
Sec. 19.007. METHOD NOT EXCLUSIVE
Sec. 19.008. RERECORDATION OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENT
Sec. 19.009. CERTIFIED COPY
CHAPTER 20.
DEPOSITIONS
Sec. 20.001. PERSONS WHO MAY TAKE A DEPOSITION ON WRITTEN QUESTIONS
CHAPTER 21.
INTERPRETERS
SUBCHAPTER A. INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF
Sec. 21.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 21.002. INTERPRETERS FOR DEAF PERSONS
Sec. 21.003. QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 21.004. INTERPRETER'S POSITION IN COURT
Sec. 21.005. OATH
Sec. 21.006. FEES AND TRAVEL EXPENSES
Sec. 21.007. RECORDING OF TESTIMONY
Sec. 21.008. PRIVILEGE OF INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF
Sec. 21.009. JURY DELIBERATIONS; VERDICT
SUBCHAPTER B. SPANISH LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS IN CERTAIN BORDER COUNTIES
Sec. 21.021. APPLICATION
Sec. 21.022. APPOINTMENT
Sec. 21.023. INTERPRETER'S QUALIFICATIONS
SUBCHAPTER C. INTERPRETERS FOR COUNTY COURTS AT LAW
Sec. 21.031. APPOINTMENT; TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT; DUTIES
Sec. 21.032. OATH
SUBCHAPTER D. INTERPRETER FEE
CHAPTER 22.
WITNESSES
SUBCHAPTER A. WITNESSES
Sec. 22.001. WITNESS FEES
Sec. 22.002. DISTANCE FOR SUBPOENAS
Sec. 22.003. FEES FOR WITNESSES SUMMONED BY A STATE AGENCY
Sec. 22.004. FEE FOR PRODUCTION OR CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS
SUBCHAPTER B. PRIVILEGES
Sec. 22.011. PRIVILEGE FROM ARREST
SUBCHAPTER C. JOURNALIST'S QUALIFIED TESTIMONIAL PRIVILEGE IN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 22.021. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 22.022. PURPOSE
Sec. 22.023. PRIVILEGE
Sec. 22.024. LIMITED DISCLOSURE GENERALLY
Sec. 22.025. NOTICE
Sec. 22.026. PUBLICATION OF PRIVILEGED INFORMATION
Sec. 22.027. NEWS MEDIA RECORDINGS
CHAPTER 23.
JUROR CONTINUANCE
Sec. 23.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 23.002. RECESS
CHAPTER 24.
RECORDING OF JURY DELIBERATIONS
Sec. 24.001. RECORDING PROHIBITED
CHAPTER 26.
CLASS ACTIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. SUPREME COURT RULES
Sec. 26.001. ADOPTION OF RULES BY SUPREME COURT
Sec. 26.002. MANDATORY GUIDELINES
Sec. 26.003. ATTORNEY'S FEES
SUBCHAPTER B. CLASS ACTIONS INVOLVING JURISDICTION OF STATE AGENCY
Sec. 26.051. STATE AGENCY WITH EXCLUSIVE OR PRIMARY JURISDICTION
CHAPTER 27.
ACTIONS INVOLVING THE EXERCISE OF CERTAIN CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
Sec. 27.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 27.002. PURPOSE
Sec. 27.003. MOTION TO DISMISS
Sec. 27.004. HEARING
Sec. 27.005. RULING
Sec. 27.006. PROOF
Sec. 27.007. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS
Sec. 27.0075. EFFECT OF RULING
Sec. 27.008. APPEAL
Sec. 27.009. DAMAGES AND COSTS
Sec. 27.010. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 27.011. CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 28.
ACTIONS REGARDING ACTIVITIES OF UNITED STATES DEFENSE CONTRACTORS
Sec. 28.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 28.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 28.003. REQUIRED DISCLOSURES RELATED TO FUNDING OR FUNDING SOURCES
Sec. 28.004. WITHHOLDING DISCLOSURE PROHIBITED
Sec. 28.005. SANCTIONS
CHAPTER 30.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 30.001. INSTRUMENT TO WAIVE SERVICE OR CONFESS JUDGMENT
Sec. 30.002. EXPIRATION OF JUDGE'S TERM; DEATH OF JUDGE
Sec. 30.003. LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE
Sec. 30.0035. PERSONAL SERVICE OF PROCESS DURING LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDING PROHIBITED
Sec. 30.0035. PERSONAL SERVICE OF PROCESS DURING LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDING PROHIBITED
Sec. 30.004. NOTICE TO ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR CERTAIN SUITS
Sec. 30.005. RELIGIOUS HOLY DAY
Sec. 30.006. CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY RECORDS NOT SUBJECT TO DISCOVERY
Sec. 30.007. PRODUCTION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTION RECORDS
Sec. 30.008. DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL IN JUSTICE COURT; FAILURE TO APPEAR
Sec. 30.009. MISTRIAL IN JUSTICE COURT OR MUNICIPAL COURT
Sec. 30.010. PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION PRIVILEGED FROM DISCOVERY BY INMATE OR COMMITTED PERSON
Sec. 30.011. ELECTRONIC SUBPOENA APPLICATION
Sec. 30.012. USE OF COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 30.013. CONFIDENTIAL IDENTITY IN ACTIONS INVOLVING SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR
Sec. 30.014. PLEADINGS MUST CONTAIN PARTIAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Sec. 30.015. PROVISION OF CURRENT ADDRESS OF PARTY IN CIVIL ACTION
Sec. 30.016. RECUSAL OR DISQUALIFICATION OF CERTAIN JUDGES
Sec. 30.017. CLAIMS AGAINST CERTAIN JUDGES
Sec. 30.018. COURT CLERK'S EXECUTION DOCKET
Sec. 30.021. AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN RELATION TO CERTAIN MOTIONS TO DISMISS
Sec. 30.022. AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN ACTIONS CHALLENGING ABORTION LAWS
Sec. 30.023. SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR CONTEST OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION
Sec. 30.024. FEE SHIFTING
SUBTITLE C. JUDGMENTS
CHAPTER 31.
JUDGMENTS
Sec. 31.001. PASSAGE OF TITLE
Sec. 31.002. COLLECTION OF JUDGMENT THROUGH COURT PROCEEDING
Sec. 31.0025. AUTHORITY OF COURT TO ORDER TURNOVER OF WAGES
Sec. 31.003. JUDGMENT AGAINST PARTNERSHIP
Sec. 31.004. EFFECT OF ADJUDICATION IN LOWER TRIAL COURT
Sec. 31.005. EFFECT OF ADJUDICATION IN SMALL CLAIMS OR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURT
Sec. 31.006. REVIVAL OF JUDGMENT
Sec. 31.007. PARTIES RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCOUNTING OF OWN COSTS
Sec. 31.008. PAYMENT OF UNCLAIMED JUDGMENT
Sec. 31.010. TURNOVER BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
CHAPTER 32.
CONTRIBUTION
Sec. 32.001. APPLICATION
Sec. 32.002. RIGHT OF ACTION
Sec. 32.003. RECOVERY
CHAPTER 33.
PROPORTIONATE RESPONSIBILITY
SUBCHAPTER A. PROPORTIONATE RESPONSIBILITY
Sec. 33.001. PROPORTIONATE RESPONSIBILITY
Sec. 33.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 33.003. DETERMINATION OF PERCENTAGE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Sec. 33.004. DESIGNATION OF RESPONSIBLE THIRD PARTY
SUBCHAPTER B. CONTRIBUTION
Sec. 33.011. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 33.012. AMOUNT OF RECOVERY
Sec. 33.013. AMOUNT OF LIABILITY
Sec. 33.015. CONTRIBUTION
Sec. 33.016. CLAIM AGAINST CONTRIBUTION DEFENDANT
Sec. 33.017. PRESERVATION OF EXISTING RIGHTS OF INDEMNITY
CHAPTER 34.
EXECUTION ON JUDGMENTS
SUBCHAPTER A. ISSUANCE AND LEVY OF WRIT
Sec. 34.001. NO EXECUTION ON DORMANT JUDGMENT
Sec. 34.002. EFFECT OF PLAINTIFF'S DEATH
Sec. 34.003. EFFECT OF DEFENDANT'S DEATH
Sec. 34.004. LEVY ON PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THIRD PARTY
Sec. 34.005. LEVY ON PROPERTY OF SURETY
SUBCHAPTER B. RECOVERY OF SEIZED PROPERTY
Sec. 34.021. RECOVERY OF PROPERTY BEFORE SALE
Sec. 34.022. RECOVERY OF PROPERTY VALUE AFTER SALE
SUBCHAPTER C. SALE
Sec. 34.041. SALE AT PLACE OTHER THAN COURTHOUSE DOOR; DATE AND TIME OF SALE
Sec. 34.042. SALE OF CITY LOTS
Sec. 34.043. SALE OF RURAL PROPERTY
Sec. 34.044. STOCK SHARES SUBJECT TO SALE
Sec. 34.0445. PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 34.045. CONVEYANCE OF TITLE AFTER SALE
Sec. 34.046. PURCHASER CONSIDERED INNOCENT PURCHASER WITHOUT NOTICE
Sec. 34.047. DISTRIBUTION OF SALE PROCEEDS
Sec. 34.048. PURCHASE BY OFFICER VOID
SUBCHAPTER D. DUTIES AND LIABILITIES OF EXECUTING OFFICER
Sec. 34.061. DUTY TOWARD SEIZED PERSONALTY; LIABILITY
Sec. 34.062. DUTY OF SUCCESSOR OFFICER
Sec. 34.063. IMPROPER ENDORSEMENT OF WRIT
Sec. 34.064. IMPROPER RETURN OF WRIT
Sec. 34.065. FAILURE TO LEVY OR SELL
Sec. 34.066. IMPROPER SALE
Sec. 34.067. FAILURE TO DELIVER MONEY COLLECTED
Sec. 34.068. RULES GOVERNING ACTIONS UNDER THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 34.069. PAYMENT OF DAMAGES
Sec. 34.070. RIGHT OF SUBROGATION
Sec. 34.071. DUTIES OF EXECUTING OFFICER
Sec. 34.072. TIMING OF EXECUTION AND RETURN
Sec. 34.073. TRANSFER OF WRIT; NO DUTY TO LEVY OUTSIDE OF COUNTY
Sec. 34.074. OFFICER'S SURETY
Sec. 34.075. WRONGFUL LEVY
Sec. 34.076. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
CHAPTER 35.
ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS OF OTHER STATES
Sec. 35.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 35.002. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 35.003. FILING AND STATUS OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS
Sec. 35.004. AFFIDAVIT; NOTICE OF FILING
Sec. 35.006. STAY
Sec. 35.007. FEES
Sec. 35.008. OPTIONAL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 36A.
ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS OF OTHER COUNTRIES
Sec. 36A.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 36A.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 36A.003. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 36A.004. STANDARDS FOR RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN-COUNTRY JUDGMENT
Sec. 36A.005. PERSONAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 36A.006. PROCEDURE FOR RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN-COUNTRY JUDGMENT
Sec. 36A.007. EFFECT OF RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN-COUNTRY JUDGMENT
Sec. 36A.008. STAY OF PROCEEDINGS PENDING APPEAL OF FOREIGN-COUNTRY JUDGMENT
Sec. 36A.009. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
Sec. 36A.010. UNIFORMITY OF INTERPRETATION
Sec. 36A.011. SAVING CLAUSE
CHAPTER 37.
DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS
Sec. 37.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 37.002. SHORT TITLE, CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION
Sec. 37.003. POWER OF COURTS TO RENDER JUDGMENT; FORM AND EFFECT
Sec. 37.004. SUBJECT MATTER OF RELIEF
Sec. 37.005. DECLARATIONS RELATING TO TRUST OR ESTATE
Sec. 37.0055. DECLARATIONS RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR SALES AND USE TAXES OF ANOTHER STATE
Sec. 37.006. PARTIES
Sec. 37.007. JURY TRIAL
Sec. 37.008. COURT REFUSAL TO RENDER
Sec. 37.009. COSTS
Sec. 37.010. REVIEW
Sec. 37.011. SUPPLEMENTAL RELIEF
CHAPTER 38.
ATTORNEY'S FEES
Sec. 38.001. RECOVERY OF ATTORNEY'S FEES
Sec. 38.0015. RECOVERY OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AS COMPENSATORY DAMAGES
Sec. 38.002. PROCEDURE FOR RECOVERY OF ATTORNEY'S FEES
Sec. 38.003. PRESUMPTION
Sec. 38.004. JUDICIAL NOTICE
Sec. 38.005. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 38.006. EXCEPTIONS
CHAPTER 39.
DEFAULT JUDGMENTS IN CERTAIN CASES DEFENDED BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 39.001. NOTICE OF INTENT TO TAKE DEFAULT JUDGMENT
Sec. 39.002. FAILURE TO GIVE NOTICE
CHAPTER 40.
AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN FUNDS TO PAY DAMAGES
Sec. 40.001. ENDOWMENT OF CERTAIN NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS
CHAPTER 41.
DAMAGES
Sec. 41.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 41.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 41.003. STANDARDS FOR RECOVERY OF EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
Sec. 41.004. FACTORS PRECLUDING RECOVERY
Sec. 41.005. HARM RESULTING FROM CRIMINAL ACT
Sec. 41.006. AWARD SPECIFIC TO DEFENDANT
Sec. 41.007. PREJUDGMENT INTEREST
Sec. 41.008. LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF RECOVERY
Sec. 41.009. BIFURCATED TRIAL
Sec. 41.010. CONSIDERATIONS IN MAKING AWARD
Sec. 41.0105. EVIDENCE RELATING TO AMOUNT OF ECONOMIC DAMAGES
Sec. 41.011. EVIDENCE RELATING TO AMOUNT OF EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
Sec. 41.0115. DISCOVERY OF EVIDENCE OF NET WORTH FOR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES CLAIM
Sec. 41.012. JURY INSTRUCTIONS
Sec. 41.013. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF AWARD
Sec. 41.014. INTEREST ON DAMAGES SUBJECT TO MEDICARE SUBROGATION
CHAPTER 42.
SETTLEMENT
Sec. 42.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 42.002. APPLICABILITY AND EFFECT
Sec. 42.003. MAKING SETTLEMENT OFFER
Sec. 42.004. AWARDING LITIGATION COSTS
Sec. 42.005. SUPREME COURT TO MAKE RULES
CHAPTER 43.
PRINCIPAL AND SURETY
Sec. 43.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 43.002. SUIT ON ACCRUED RIGHT OF ACTION
Sec. 43.003. PRIORITY OF EXECUTION
Sec. 43.004. SUBROGATION RIGHTS OF SURETY
Sec. 43.005. OFFICER TREATED AS SURETY
SUBTITLE D. APPEALS
CHAPTER 51.
APPEALS
SUBCHAPTER A. APPEALS FROM JUSTICE COURT
Sec. 51.001. APPEAL FROM JUSTICE COURT TO COUNTY OR DISTRICT COURT
Sec. 51.002. CERTIORARI FROM JUSTICE COURT
SUBCHAPTER B. APPEALS FROM COUNTY OR DISTRICT COURT
Sec. 51.011. APPEAL FROM COUNTY OR DISTRICT COURT AFTER CERTIORARI FROM JUSTICE COURT
Sec. 51.012. APPEAL OR WRIT OF ERROR TO COURT OF APPEALS
Sec. 51.013. TIME FOR TAKING WRIT OF ERROR TO COURT OF APPEALS
Sec. 51.014. APPEAL FROM INTERLOCUTORY ORDER
Sec. 51.015. COSTS OF APPEAL
Sec. 51.016. APPEAL ARISING UNDER FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT
Sec. 51.017. SERVICE OF NOTICE ON COURT REPORTER
Sec. 51.018. APPENDIX IN LIEU OF CLERK'S RECORD
CHAPTER 52.
SECURITY FOR JUDGMENTS PENDING APPEAL
Sec. 52.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 52.005. CONFLICT WITH TEXAS RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE
Sec. 52.006. AMOUNT OF SECURITY FOR MONEY JUDGMENT
Sec. 52.007. ALTERNATIVE SECURITY IN CERTAIN CASES
TITLE 3. EXTRAORDINARY REMEDIES
CHAPTER 61.
ATTACHMENT
SUBCHAPTER A. AVAILABILITY OF REMEDY
Sec. 61.001. GENERAL GROUNDS
Sec. 61.002. SPECIFIC GROUNDS
Sec. 61.0021. GROUNDS FOR ATTACHMENT IN SUIT FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT
Sec. 61.003. PENDING SUIT REQUIRED
Sec. 61.004. AVAILABLE FOR DEBT NOT DUE
Sec. 61.005. CERTAIN TORTS AND UNLIQUIDATED DEMANDS
SUBCHAPTER B. ISSUANCE
Sec. 61.021. WHO MAY ISSUE
Sec. 61.022. AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 61.023. BOND
SUBCHAPTER C. LEVY
Sec. 61.041. SUBJECT PROPERTY
Sec. 61.042. ATTACHMENT OF PERSONALTY
Sec. 61.043. ATTACHMENT OF REALTY
Sec. 61.044. CLAIM ON ATTACHED PERSONALTY BY THIRD PARTY
Sec. 61.045. ATTACHMENT OF PERSONALTY HELD BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
SUBCHAPTER D. LIEN
Sec. 61.061. ATTACHMENT LIEN
Sec. 61.062. JUDGMENT AND FORECLOSURE
Sec. 61.063. JUDGMENT ON REPLEVIED PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER E. WORKS OF FINE ART
Sec. 61.081. EXEMPTION WHEN EN ROUTE TO OR IN AN EXHIBITION
Sec. 61.082. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER 62.
SEQUESTRATION
SUBCHAPTER A. AVAILABILITY OF REMEDY
Sec. 62.001. GROUNDS
Sec. 62.002. PENDING SUIT REQUIRED
Sec. 62.003. AVAILABLE FOR CLAIM NOT DUE
SUBCHAPTER B. ISSUANCE
Sec. 62.021. WHO MAY ISSUE
Sec. 62.022. APPLICATION
Sec. 62.023. REQUIRED STATEMENT OF RIGHTS
SUBCHAPTER C. DISSOLUTION AND REPLEVY
Sec. 62.041. MOTION FOR DISSOLUTION; STAY
Sec. 62.042. HEARING ON MOTION
Sec. 62.043. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 62.044. COMPULSORY COUNTERCLAIM FOR WRONGFUL SEQUESTRATION
Sec. 62.045. WRONGFUL SEQUESTRATION OF CONSUMER GOODS
Sec. 62.046. LIABILITY FOR FRUIT OF REPLEVIED PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER D. CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF SEQUESTERED PROPERTY
Sec. 62.061. OFFICER'S LIABILITY AND DUTY OF CARE
Sec. 62.062. COMPENSATION OF OFFICER
Sec. 62.063. INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICER FOR MONEY SPENT
CHAPTER 63.
GARNISHMENT
Sec. 63.001. GROUNDS
Sec. 63.002. WHO MAY ISSUE
Sec. 63.003. EFFECT OF SERVICE
Sec. 63.004. CURRENT WAGES EXEMPT
Sec. 63.005. PLACE FOR TRIAL
Sec. 63.006. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR CERTAIN COSTS INCURRED BY EMPLOYERS
Sec. 63.007. GARNISHMENT OF FUNDS HELD IN INMATE TRUST FUND
Sec. 63.008. FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AS GARNISHEE
CHAPTER 64.
RECEIVERSHIP
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 64.001. AVAILABILITY OF REMEDY
Sec. 64.002. PERSONS NOT ENTITLED TO APPOINTMENT
Sec. 64.003. FOREIGN APPOINTMENT
Sec. 64.004. APPLICATION OF EQUITY RULES
SUBCHAPTER B. QUALIFICATIONS, OATH, AND BOND
Sec. 64.021. QUALIFICATIONS; RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT
Sec. 64.022. OATH
Sec. 64.023. BOND
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 64.031. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 64.032. INVENTORY
Sec. 64.033. SUITS BY RECEIVER
Sec. 64.034. INVESTMENTS, LOANS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF FUNDS
Sec. 64.035. DEPOSIT OF CERTAIN RAILROAD FUNDS
Sec. 64.036. RECEIVERSHIP PROPERTY HELD BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
SUBCHAPTER D. CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES
Sec. 64.051. APPLICATION OF FUNDS; PREFERENCES
Sec. 64.052. SUITS AGAINST RECEIVER
Sec. 64.053. PAYMENT OF JUDGMENT AGAINST RECEIVER
Sec. 64.054. JUDGMENT LIEN
Sec. 64.055. EXECUTION ON JUDGMENT
Sec. 64.056. LIABILITY OF PERSONS RECEIVING RECEIVERSHIP PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER E. PROVISIONS RELATING TO RECEIVERSHIP OF CORPORATIONS
Sec. 64.071. VENUE FOR APPOINTMENT
Sec. 64.072. LIMITED DURATION
Sec. 64.0721. TERMINATION OF RAILROAD RECEIVERSHIP
Sec. 64.073. EARNINGS ON IMPROVED PROPERTY LIABLE FOR DEBTS
Sec. 64.074. CLAIMS PREFERENCE AGAINST CURRENT EARNINGS
Sec. 64.075. FORFEITURE OF CHARTER FOR UNQUALIFIED RECEIVER
Sec. 64.076. SUITS AGAINST RAILROAD RECEIVER: VENUE AND SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER F. RECEIVER FOR CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS
Sec. 64.091. RECEIVER FOR MINERAL INTERESTS OWNED BY NONRESIDENT OR ABSENTEE
Sec. 64.092. RECEIVER FOR CONTINGENT INTERESTS IN MINERALS
Sec. 64.093. RECEIVER FOR ROYALTY INTERESTS OWNED BY NONRESIDENT OR ABSENTEE
SUBCHAPTER G. RECEIVER FOR CERTAIN MISSING PERSONS
Sec. 64.101. NOTICE AND CITATION FOR RECEIVERSHIP FOR CERTAIN MISSING PERSONS
Sec. 64.102. PROCEEDING TO APPOINT RECEIVER
Sec. 64.103. BOND
Sec. 64.104. EXPENDITURES BY RECEIVER
Sec. 64.105. RECEIVER'S EXPENSES, ACCOUNT, AND COMPENSATION
Sec. 64.106. CLOSING RECEIVERSHIP
Sec. 64.107. ACTION OF COURT
Sec. 64.108. RECORDATION OF PROCEEDINGS
CHAPTER 65.
INJUNCTION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 65.001. APPLICATION OF EQUITY PRINCIPLES
Sec. 65.002. RESTRAINING ORDER OR INJUNCTION AFFECTING CUSTOMER OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
SUBCHAPTER B. AVAILABILITY OF REMEDY
Sec. 65.011. GROUNDS GENERALLY
Sec. 65.012. OPERATION OF WELL OR MINE
Sec. 65.013. STAY OF JUDGMENT OR PROCEEDING
Sec. 65.014. LIMITATIONS ON STAY OF EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT
Sec. 65.015. CLOSING OF STREETS
Sec. 65.016. VIOLATION OF REVENUE LAW
Sec. 65.017. CIGARETTE SELLER, DISTRIBUTOR, OR MANUFACTURER
SUBCHAPTER C. JURISDICTION OF PROCEEDINGS; VENUE
Sec. 65.021. JURISDICTION OF PROCEEDING
Sec. 65.022. RETURN OF WRIT; HEARING BY NONRESIDENT JUDGE
Sec. 65.023. PLACE FOR TRIAL
SUBCHAPTER D. INJUNCTION OBTAINED FOR PURPOSES OF DELAYING COLLECTION OF MONEY
Sec. 65.031. DISSOLUTION; AWARD OF DAMAGES
SUBCHAPTER E. APPLICANTS BOND FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER OR TEMPORARY INJUNCTION
Sec. 65.041. BOND NOT REQUIRED FOR ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER FOR CERTAIN INDIGENT APPLICANTS
Sec. 65.042. BOND NOT REQUIRED FOR ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY INJUNCTION FOR CERTAIN INDIGENT APPLICANTS
Sec. 65.043. AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 65.044. CONTEST OF AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 65.045. CONFLICT WITH TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 66.
QUO WARRANTO
Sec. 66.001. GROUNDS
Sec. 66.002. INITIATION OF SUIT
Sec. 66.003. JUDGMENT
TITLE 4. LIABILITY IN TORT
CHAPTER 71.
WRONGFUL DEATH; SURVIVAL; INJURIES OCCURRING OUT OF STATE
SUBCHAPTER A. WRONGFUL DEATH
Sec. 71.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 71.002. CAUSE OF ACTION
Sec. 71.003. APPLICATION; CERTAIN CONDUCT EXCEPTED
Sec. 71.004. BENEFITTING FROM AND BRINGING ACTION
Sec. 71.005. EVIDENCE RELATING TO MARITAL STATUS
Sec. 71.0055. EVIDENCE OF PREGNANCY
Sec. 71.006. EFFECT OF FELONIOUS ACT
Sec. 71.007. INEFFECTIVE AGREEMENT
Sec. 71.008. DEATH OF DEFENDANT
Sec. 71.009. EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
Sec. 71.010. AWARD AND APPORTIONMENT OF DAMAGES
Sec. 71.011. DAMAGES NOT SUBJECT TO DEBTS
Sec. 71.012. QUALIFICATION OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
SUBCHAPTER B. SURVIVAL
Sec. 71.021. SURVIVAL OF CAUSE OF ACTION
Sec. 71.022. QUALIFICATION OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
SUBCHAPTER C. DEATH OR INJURY CAUSED BY ACT OR OMISSION OUT OF STATE
Sec. 71.031. ACT OR OMISSION OUT OF STATE
SUBCHAPTER D. FORUM NON CONVENIENS
Sec. 71.051. FORUM NON CONVENIENS
CHAPTER 72.
LIABILITY OF MOTOR VEHICLE OWNER OR OPERATOR
SUBCHAPTER A. LIABILITY TO GUEST
Sec. 72.001. LIMITED LIABILITY
Sec. 72.002. LIMITATION NOT APPLICABLE
Sec. 72.003. EFFECT ON OTHER LIABILITY
Sec. 72.004. OFFSET FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES PAID
SUBCHAPTER B. ACTIONS REGARDING COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES
Sec. 72.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 72.052. BIFURCATED TRIAL IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION ACTIONS
Sec. 72.053. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS OR STANDARDS
Sec. 72.054. LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYEE NEGLIGENCE IN OPERATING COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE
Sec. 72.055. ADMISSIBILITY OF VISUAL DEPICTIONS OF COLLISION
CHAPTER 73.
LIBEL
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 73.001. ELEMENTS OF LIBEL
Sec. 73.002. PRIVILEGED MATTERS
Sec. 73.003. MITIGATING FACTORS
Sec. 73.004. LIABILITY OF BROADCASTER
Sec. 73.005. TRUTH A DEFENSE
Sec. 73.006. OTHER DEFENSES
SUBCHAPTER B. CORRECTION, CLARIFICATION, OR RETRACTION BY PUBLISHER
Sec. 73.051. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 73.052. PURPOSE
Sec. 73.053. DEFINITION
Sec. 73.054. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 73.055. REQUEST FOR CORRECTION, CLARIFICATION, OR RETRACTION
Sec. 73.056. DISCLOSURE OF EVIDENCE OF FALSITY
Sec. 73.057. TIMELY AND SUFFICIENT CORRECTION, CLARIFICATION, OR RETRACTION
Sec. 73.058. CHALLENGES TO CORRECTION, CLARIFICATION, OR RETRACTION OR TO REQUEST FOR CORRECTION, CLARIFICATION, OR RETRACTION
Sec. 73.059. EFFECT OF CORRECTION, CLARIFICATION, OR RETRACTION
Sec. 73.060. SCOPE OF PROTECTION
Sec. 73.061. ADMISSIBILITY OF EVIDENCE OF CORRECTION, CLARIFICATION, OR RETRACTION
Sec. 73.062. ABATEMENT
CHAPTER 74.
MEDICAL LIABILITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 74.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 74.002. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW AND RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
Sec. 74.003. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY NOT WAIVED
Sec. 74.004. EXCEPTION FROM CERTAIN LAWS
SUBCHAPTER B. NOTICE AND PLEADINGS
Sec. 74.051. NOTICE
Sec. 74.052. AUTHORIZATION FORM FOR RELEASE OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
Sec. 74.053. PLEADINGS NOT TO STATE DAMAGE AMOUNT; SPECIAL EXCEPTION; EXCLUSION FROM SECTION
SUBCHAPTER C. INFORMED CONSENT
Sec. 74.101. THEORY OF RECOVERY
Sec. 74.102. TEXAS MEDICAL DISCLOSURE PANEL
Sec. 74.103. DUTIES OF DISCLOSURE PANEL; LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY
Sec. 74.104. DUTY OF PHYSICIAN OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
Sec. 74.105. MANNER OF DISCLOSURE
Sec. 74.106. EFFECT OF DISCLOSURE
Sec. 74.107. INFORMED CONSENT FOR HYSTERECTOMIES
SUBCHAPTER D. EMERGENCY CARE
Sec. 74.151. LIABILITY FOR EMERGENCY CARE
Sec. 74.152. UNLICENSED MEDICAL PERSONNEL
Sec. 74.153. STANDARD OF PROOF IN CASES INVOLVING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
Sec. 74.154. JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CASES INVOLVING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
Sec. 74.155. LIABILITY OF PHYSICIANS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS DURING PANDEMIC
SUBCHAPTER E. RES IPSA LOQUITUR
Sec. 74.201. APPLICATION OF RES IPSA LOQUITUR
SUBCHAPTER F. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
Sec. 74.251. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON HEALTH CARE LIABILITY CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER G. LIABILITY LIMITS
Sec. 74.301. LIMITATION ON NONECONOMIC DAMAGES
Sec. 74.302. ALTERNATIVE LIMITATION ON NONECONOMIC DAMAGES
Sec. 74.303. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES
SUBCHAPTER H. PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 74.351. EXPERT REPORT
Sec. 74.352. DISCOVERY PROCEDURES
Sec. 74.353. PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION FOR EXPERT REPORT REQUIREMENT
SUBCHAPTER I. EXPERT WITNESSES
Sec. 74.401. QUALIFICATIONS OF EXPERT WITNESS IN SUIT AGAINST PHYSICIAN
Sec. 74.402. QUALIFICATIONS OF EXPERT WITNESS IN SUIT AGAINST HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
Sec. 74.403. QUALIFICATIONS OF EXPERT WITNESS ON CAUSATION IN HEALTH CARE LIABILITY CLAIM
SUBCHAPTER J. ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS
Sec. 74.451. ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS
SUBCHAPTER K. PAYMENT FOR FUTURE LOSSES
Sec. 74.501. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 74.502. SCOPE OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 74.503. COURT ORDER FOR PERIODIC PAYMENTS
Sec. 74.504. RELEASE
Sec. 74.505. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Sec. 74.506. DEATH OF RECIPIENT
Sec. 74.507. AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES
SUBCHAPTER L. ACTIONS ARISING FROM PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS
Sec. 74.551. APPLICATION
CHAPTER 74A.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY RELATING TO HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGES
Sec. 74A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 74A.002. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS RELATING TO HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGES
Sec. 74A.003. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW
CHAPTER 75.
LIMITATION OF LANDOWNERS' LIABILITY
Sec. 75.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 75.002. LIABILITY LIMITED
Sec. 75.0022. LIMITED LIABILITY OF CERTAIN ELECTRIC UTILITIES
Sec. 75.0025. LIMITED LIABILITY OF PERSONS ALLOWING CERTAIN USES OF LAND
Sec. 75.003. APPLICATION AND EFFECT OF CHAPTER
Sec. 75.004. LIMITATION ON MONETARY DAMAGES FOR PRIVATE LANDOWNERS
Sec. 75.006. CERTAIN LIABILITY LIMITED IN CONNECTION WITH LIVESTOCK OR AGRICULTURAL LAND
Sec. 75.007. TRESPASSERS
CHAPTER 75A.
LIMITED LIABILITY FOR AGRITOURISM ACTIVITIES
Sec. 75A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 75A.002. LIMITED LIABILITY
Sec. 75A.003. POSTED WARNING
Sec. 75A.004. SIGNED AGREEMENT AND WARNING
CHAPTER 75B.
LIMITED LIABILITY FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK AND CAMPGROUND ACTIVITIES
Sec. 75B.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 75B.002. LIMITED LIABILITY
Sec. 75B.003. POSTED WARNING
CHAPTER 75C.
LIMITED LIABILITY FOR CAVERN ACTIVITIES
Sec. 75C.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 75C.002. LIMITED LIABILITY
Sec. 75C.003. POSTED WARNING
CHAPTER 75D.
LIMITED LIABILITY FOR WATER PARK AND WATER PARK ACTIVITIES
Sec. 75D.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 75D.002. LIMITED LIABILITY
Sec. 75D.003. POSTED WARNING
CHAPTER 75E.
LIMITED LIABILITY FOR MOTORIZED OFF-ROAD VEHICLE ACTIVITIES
Sec. 75E.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 75E.002. LIMITED LIABILITY
Sec. 75E.003. POSTED WARNING
CHAPTER 76.
FOOD DONORS
Sec. 76.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 76.002. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 76.003. APPARENTLY WHOLESOME FOOD
Sec. 76.004. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES FROM DONATED FOOD
CHAPTER 77.
TRANSPLANTS AND TRANSFUSIONS
Sec. 77.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 77.002. POLICY
Sec. 77.003. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Sec. 77.004. BLOOD BANK: COMPENSATION OF SELLER
CHAPTER 78.
CERTAIN FIRE FIGHTERS AND FIRE-FIGHTING ENTITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Sec. 78.001. LIABILITY
SUBCHAPTER B. MARINE FIRE-FIGHTING SERVICES
Sec. 78.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 78.052. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER: MARINE FIRE EMERGENCY
Sec. 78.053. LIABILITY
Sec. 78.054. INDIVIDUAL IMMUNITIES
SUBCHAPTER C. FIRE-FIGHTING SERVICES
Sec. 78.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 78.102. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER: EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sec. 78.103. LIABILITY OF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 78.104. LIABILITY OF VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER
SUBCHAPTER D. LIABILITY FOR TRAINING EXERCISES
Sec. 78.151. LIABILITY FOR TRAINING EXERCISES
CHAPTER 78A.
LIABILITY OF FIRST RESPONDERS FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Sec. 78A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 78A.002. LIABILITY OF FIRST RESPONDER
CHAPTER 78B.
LIMITED LIABILITY FOR FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS CHECK AT CIVIL COMMITMENT FACILITY
Sec. 78B.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 78B.002. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 78B.003. LIMITED LIABILITY FOR REFUSAL TO PROVIDE WELLNESS CHECK
Sec. 78B.004. REFERRAL TO TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
CHAPTER 79.
LIABILITY OF PERSONS ASSISTING IN HAZARDOUS OR DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
Sec. 79.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 79.002. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Sec. 79.003. DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Sec. 79.0031. LIABILITY OF VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OR HEALTH CARE INSTITUTION
Sec. 79.004. LIABILITY FOR TRAINING EXERCISES
CHAPTER 80.
TRESPASS: OUTDOOR SIGN
Sec. 80.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 80.002. TRESPASS
Sec. 80.003. DAMAGES
CHAPTER 81.
SEXUAL EXPLOITATION BY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDER
Sec. 81.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 81.002. SEXUAL EXPLOITATION CAUSE OF ACTION
Sec. 81.003. LIABILITY OF EMPLOYER
Sec. 81.004. DAMAGES
Sec. 81.005. DEFENSES
Sec. 81.006. DUTY TO REPORT
Sec. 81.007. LIMITED IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY
Sec. 81.008. ADMISSION OF EVIDENCE
Sec. 81.009. LIMITATIONS
Sec. 81.010. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AGAINST GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
CHAPTER 82.
PRODUCTS LIABILITY
Sec. 82.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 82.002. MANUFACTURER'S DUTY TO INDEMNIFY
Sec. 82.003. LIABILITY OF NONMANUFACTURING SELLERS
Sec. 82.004. INHERENTLY UNSAFE PRODUCTS
Sec. 82.005. DESIGN DEFECTS
Sec. 82.006. FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
Sec. 82.007. MEDICINES
Sec. 82.008. COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT STANDARDS
Sec. 82.009. LIMITED LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO RETROFIT CERTAIN RENTED OR LEASED VEHICLES
CHAPTER 83.
USE OF FORCE OR DEADLY FORCE
Sec. 83.001. CIVIL IMMUNITY
CHAPTER 84.
CHARITABLE IMMUNITY AND LIABILITY
Sec. 84.001. NAME OF ACT
Sec. 84.002. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES
Sec. 84.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 84.004. VOLUNTEER LIABILITY
Sec. 84.005. EMPLOYEE LIABILITY
Sec. 84.006. ORGANIZATION LIABILITY
Sec. 84.0061. ORGANIZATIONAL LIABILITY FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDED TO CERTAIN WELFARE RECIPIENTS
Sec. 84.0065. ORGANIZATION LIABILITY OF HOSPITALS
Sec. 84.0066. LIABILITY FOR DISCLOSING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
Sec. 84.0067. LIABILITY ARISING FROM PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION
Sec. 84.0068. LIABILITY OF SINGLE SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTORS OR CERTAIN NONPROFIT ENTITIES PROVIDING COMMUNITY-BASED CARE OR CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Sec. 84.007. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 84.008. SEVERABILITY
CHAPTER 85.
LIABILITY FOR STALKING
Sec. 85.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 85.002. LIABILITY
Sec. 85.003. PROOF
Sec. 85.004. DAMAGES
Sec. 85.005. DEFENSE
Sec. 85.006. CAUSE OF ACTION CUMULATIVE
CHAPTER 86.
LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN INJURIES TO CONVICTED PERSONS
Sec. 86.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 86.002. RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR INJURY TO CONVICTED PERSON PROHIBITED
Sec. 86.003. DERIVATIVE CLAIMS
Sec. 86.004. CLAIMANT LIABLE FOR COURT COSTS AND FEES AND ATTORNEY'S FEES
Sec. 86.005. CERTAIN TRAFFIC LAW VIOLATIONS EXCLUDED
Sec. 86.006. CONVICTED PERSON
Sec. 86.007. APPLICABILITY
CHAPTER 87.
LIABILITY ARISING FROM FARM ANIMALS
Sec. 87.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 87.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 87.0021. CERTAIN LABOR LAWS NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 87.003. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
Sec. 87.004. EXCEPTIONS TO LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
Sec. 87.005. WARNING NOTICE
CHAPTER 88.
HEALTH CARE LIABILITY
Sec. 88.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 88.0015. INAPPLICABILITY TO ERISA-REGULATED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN
Sec. 88.002. APPLICATION
Sec. 88.003. LIMITATIONS ON CAUSE OF ACTION
CHAPTER 89.
DONATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES
Sec. 89.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 89.002. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES FROM DONATED DEVICE
Sec. 89.003. EXCEPTIONS
CHAPTER 89A.
DONATION OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Sec. 89A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 89A.002. LIABILITY FROM DONATION OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCT
Sec. 89A.003. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION LIABILITY FROM DISTRIBUTED FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCT
Sec. 89A.004. EXCEPTIONS
CHAPTER 90.
CLAIMS INVOLVING ASBESTOS AND SILICA
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 90.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 90.002. PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING
Sec. 90.003. REPORTS REQUIRED FOR CLAIMS INVOLVING ASBESTOS-RELATED INJURY
Sec. 90.004. REPORTS REQUIRED FOR CLAIMS INVOLVING SILICA-RELATED INJURY
Sec. 90.005. PROHIBITED BASIS FOR DIAGNOSIS
Sec. 90.006. SERVING REPORTS
Sec. 90.007. MOTION TO DISMISS IN ACTION FILED ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 2005
Sec. 90.008. VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL
Sec. 90.009. JOINDER OF CLAIMANTS
Sec. 90.010. MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 90.011. BANKRUPTCY
Sec. 90.012. SUPREME COURT RULEMAKING
SUBCHAPTER B. ASBESTOS OR SILICA TRUST CLAIMS
Sec. 90.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 90.052. REQUIREMENT TO MAKE TRUST CLAIMS
Sec. 90.053. NOTICE OF TRUST CLAIM; PRODUCTION OF TRUST CLAIM MATERIAL
Sec. 90.054. FAILURE TO MAKE TRUST CLAIM OR PROVIDE NOTICE AND TRUST CLAIM MATERIAL
Sec. 90.055. MOTION TO STAY
Sec. 90.056. RESPONSE TO MOTION TO STAY
Sec. 90.057. STAY OF PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 90.058. EVIDENCE OF TRUST CLAIMS
CHAPTER 91.
LIABILITY OF VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS
Sec. 91.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 91.002. HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER LIABILITY
Sec. 91.003. INSURANCE REQUIRED
Sec. 91.004. APPLICABILITY
CHAPTER 91A.
LIABILITY OF VOLUNTEER AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
Sec. 91A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 91A.002. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY
Sec. 91A.003. APPLICABILITY
CHAPTER 91B.
LIABILITY OF VOLUNTEER VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS
Sec. 91B.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 91B.002. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY
Sec. 91B.003. APPLICABILITY
CHAPTER 92.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERSON ASSISTING CERTAIN ANIMALS
Sec. 92.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 92.002. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Sec. 92.003. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCIES AND CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
Sec. 92.004. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW
CHAPTER 92A.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR REMOVING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
Sec. 92A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 92A.002. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Sec. 92A.003. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS
CHAPTER 93.
ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AND CERTAIN OTHER AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
Sec. 93.001. ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK: AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
Sec. 93.002. DRY FIRE HYDRANTS: AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
CHAPTER 94.
LIABILITY OF SPORTS OFFICIALS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Sec. 94.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 94.002. LIABILITY OF SPORTS OFFICIAL
Sec. 94.003. LIABILITY OF SPONSORING ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER 95.
PROPERTY OWNER'S LIABILITY FOR ACTS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND AMOUNT OF RECOVERY
Sec. 95.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 95.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 95.003. LIABILITY FOR ACTS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
Sec. 95.004. EVIDENCE ADMISSIBLE
CHAPTER 95A.
ACTIONS INVOLVING THE CARRYING OF HANDGUNS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY
Sec. 95A.0001. EVIDENCE OF FAILURE TO FORBID HANDGUNS
CHAPTER 96.
FALSE DISPARAGEMENT OF PERISHABLE FOOD PRODUCTS
Sec. 96.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 96.002. LIABILITY
Sec. 96.003. PROOF
Sec. 96.004. CERTAIN MARKETING OR LABELING EXCLUDED
CHAPTER 97.
LIABILITY OF PERSONS PROVIDING SERVICES FOR A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT
Sec. 97.001. LIABILITY OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND OFFICERS BARRED FOR CERTAIN ACTS OF INMATES
Sec. 97.002. LIMIT ON LIABILITY OF CERTAIN HIGHWAY, ROAD, AND STREET CONTRACTORS
Sec. 97.003. LIMIT ON LIABILITY OF CONSTRUCTION MONITORING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
CHAPTER 98.
LIABILITY FOR TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS
Sec. 98.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 98.002. LIABILITY
Sec. 98.0025. SHAREHOLDER AND MEMBER LIABILITY
Sec. 98.003. DAMAGES
Sec. 98.004. CAUSE OF ACTION CUMULATIVE
Sec. 98.005. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY
Sec. 98.006. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION
Sec. 98.007. CONFIDENTIAL IDENTITY IN CERTAIN ACTIONS
CHAPTER 98A.
LIABILITY FOR COMPELLED PROSTITUTION AND CERTAIN PROMOTION OF PROSTITUTION
Sec. 98A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 98A.002. LIABILITY
Sec. 98A.003. DAMAGES
Sec. 98A.004. CAUSE OF ACTION CUMULATIVE
Sec. 98A.005. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY
Sec. 98A.006. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION
CHAPTER 98B.
UNLAWFUL PRODUCTION, SOLICITATION, DISCLOSURE, OR PROMOTION OF INTIMATE VISUAL MATERIAL
Sec. 98B.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 98B.002. LIABILITY FOR UNLAWFUL DISCLOSURE OR PROMOTION OF CERTAIN INTIMATE VISUAL MATERIAL
Sec. 98B.0021. LIABILITY FOR UNLAWFUL PRODUCTION, SOLICITATION, DISCLOSURE, OR PROMOTION OF CERTAIN ARTIFICIAL INTIMATE VISUAL MATERIAL
Sec. 98B.0022. LIABILITY OF OWNERS OF INTERNET WEBSITES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS AND PAYMENT PROCESSORS
Sec. 98B.003. DAMAGES
Sec. 98B.004. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Sec. 98B.005. CAUSE OF ACTION CUMULATIVE
Sec. 98B.006. JURISDICTION
Sec. 98B.007. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION; CERTAIN CONDUCT EXCEPTED
Sec. 98B.008. CONFIDENTIAL IDENTITY IN CERTAIN ACTIONS
Sec. 98B.009. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
CHAPTER 98C.
LIABILITY FOR ONLINE IMPERSONATION
Sec. 98C.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 98C.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 98C.003. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 98C.004. LIABILITY FOR ONLINE IMPERSONATION; EXCEPTION
Sec. 98C.005. DAMAGES
Sec. 98C.006. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Sec. 98C.007. CAUSE OF ACTION CUMULATIVE
CHAPTER 99.
LIABILITY FOR MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE
Sec. 99.001. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 99.002. STRICT LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM MANUFACTURE
Sec. 99.003. STRICT LIABILITY AND MINIMUM DAMAGES FOR EXPOSURE
Sec. 99.004. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY
Sec. 99.005. CHAPTER
Sec. 99.006. NO LIMITATION ON EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
CHAPTER 100.
USE OF FORCE IN DEFENSE OF COMMERCIAL NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
Sec. 100.001. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
CHAPTER 100A.
LIMITED LIABILITY FOR SPACE FLIGHT ACTIVITIES
Sec. 100A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 100A.002. LIMITED LIABILITY
Sec. 100A.003. WARNING REQUIRED
Sec. 100A.004. AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE AND ENFORCEABLE
Sec. 100A.005. RECOGNITION OF RECIPROCAL WAIVER OF CLAIMS
CHAPTER 100B.
LIABILITY FOR FRAUDULENT CROWDFUNDING
Sec. 100B.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 100B.002. LIABILITY FOR FRAUDULENT CROWDFUNDING
Sec. 100B.003. DAMAGES
CHAPTER 100B.
LIABILITY FOR FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION
Sec. 100B.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 100B.002. CAUSE OF ACTION FOR DISSEMINATION OF CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION
Sec. 100B.003. CIVIL PENALTY FOR DISSEMINATION OF CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION
Sec. 100B.004. CONFIDENTIAL IDENTITY IN ACTION FOR DISSEMINATION OF CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTER 100D.
LIABILITY FOR MALICIOUS SOLICITATION DURING DISASTER
Sec. 100D.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 100D.002. LIABILITY
Sec. 100D.003. DAMAGES
TITLE 5. GOVERNMENTAL LIABILITY
CHAPTER 101.
TORT CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 101.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 101.002. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 101.003. REMEDIES ADDITIONAL
Sec. 101.004. STATUS OF MEDICAL RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS
SUBCHAPTER B. TORT LIABILITY OF GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
Sec. 101.021. GOVERNMENTAL LIABILITY
Sec. 101.0211. NO LIABILITY FOR JOINT ENTERPRISE
Sec. 101.0215. LIABILITY OF A MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 101.022. DUTY OWED: PREMISE AND SPECIAL DEFECTS
Sec. 101.023. LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF LIABILITY
Sec. 101.024. EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
Sec. 101.025. WAIVER OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY; PERMISSION TO SUE
Sec. 101.026. INDIVIDUAL'S IMMUNITY PRESERVED
Sec. 101.027. LIABILITY INSURANCE
Sec. 101.028. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Sec. 101.029. LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN CONDUCT OF STATE PRISON INMATES
SUBCHAPTER C. EXCLUSIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 101.051. SCHOOL AND JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICTS PARTIALLY EXCLUDED
Sec. 101.052. LEGISLATIVE
Sec. 101.053. JUDICIAL
Sec. 101.054. STATE MILITARY PERSONNEL
Sec. 101.055. CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS
Sec. 101.056. DISCRETIONARY POWERS
Sec. 101.057. CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE AND CERTAIN INTENTIONAL TORTS
Sec. 101.058. LANDOWNER'S LIABILITY
Sec. 101.059. ATTRACTIVE NUISANCES
Sec. 101.060. TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONTROL DEVICES
Sec. 101.061. TORT COMMITTED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1970
Sec. 101.062. 9-1-1 EMERGENCY SERVICE
Sec. 101.063. MEMBERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT
Sec. 101.064. LAND ACQUIRED UNDER FORECLOSURE OF LIEN OR BY CONVEYANCE IN SATISFACTION OF CERTAIN TAX DEBT
Sec. 101.065. NEGLIGENCE OF OFF-DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Sec. 101.066. COMPUTER DATE FAILURE
Sec. 101.067. GRAFFITI REMOVAL
SUBCHAPTER D. PROCEDURES
Sec. 101.101. NOTICE
Sec. 101.102. COMMENCEMENT OF SUIT
Sec. 101.103. LEGAL REPRESENTATION
Sec. 101.104. EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE COVERAGE
Sec. 101.105. SETTLEMENT
Sec. 101.106. ELECTION OF REMEDIES
Sec. 101.107. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF JUDGMENT
Sec. 101.108. AD VALOREM TAXES FOR PAYMENT OF JUDGMENT
Sec. 101.109. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AGAINST CERTAIN UNIVERSITIES
CHAPTER 102.
TORT CLAIMS PAYMENTS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Sec. 102.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 102.002. PAYMENT OF CERTAIN TORT CLAIMS
Sec. 102.003. MAXIMUM PAYMENTS
Sec. 102.004. DEFENSE COUNSEL
Sec. 102.005. SECURITY FOR COURT COSTS NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 102.006. OTHER LAWS NOT AFFECTED
CHAPTER 102A.
MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN REGULATION
Sec. 102A.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 102A.0015. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 102A.002. LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN REGULATION
Sec. 102A.003. REMEDIES
Sec. 102A.004. IMMUNITY WAIVER
Sec. 102A.005. NOTICE
Sec. 102A.006. VENUE
CHAPTER 103.
COMPENSATION TO PERSONS WRONGFULLY IMPRISONED
SUBCHAPTER A. ELIGIBILITY; NOTICE OF ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 103.001. CLAIMANTS ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION AND HEALTH BENEFITS COVERAGE
Sec. 103.002. NOTICE TO WRONGFULLY IMPRISONED PERSON
Sec. 103.003. LIMITATION ON TIME TO FILE
SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING
Sec. 103.051. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Sec. 103.052. LUMP-SUM COMPENSATION
Sec. 103.053. ANNUITY COMPENSATION GENERALLY; STANDARD ANNUITY PAYMENTS
Sec. 103.0535. ALTERNATIVE ANNUITY COMPENSATION
Sec. 103.0536. DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY
Sec. 103.054. PAYMENT OF CERTAIN TUITION AND FEES
SUBCHAPTER C. FEES
Sec. 103.101. FEES LIMITED; PREREQUISITES TO FEE AGREEMENT
Sec. 103.102. SUBMISSION OF FEE REPORT
SUBCHAPTER D. PAYMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
Sec. 103.151. ADMINISTRATIVE PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION
Sec. 103.152. PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION
Sec. 103.153. EMPLOYEES NOT LIABLE AFTER PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION
Sec. 103.154. TERMINATION OF PAYMENTS
CHAPTER 104.
STATE LIABILITY FOR CONDUCT OF PUBLIC SERVANTS
Sec. 104.001. STATE LIABILITY; PERSONS COVERED
Sec. 104.002. STATE LIABILITY; CONDUCT COVERED
Sec. 104.003. LIMITS ON AMOUNT OF RECOVERABLE DAMAGES
Sec. 104.0035. STATE LIABILITY; CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
Sec. 104.004. DEFENSE BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 104.005. SERVICE OF PROCESS OR TIMELY NOTICE TO ATTORNEY GENERAL REQUIRED
Sec. 104.006. SECURITY OR BOND
Sec. 104.007. FUNDS FOR DEFENSE
Sec. 104.008. NO WAIVER OF DEFENSES
Sec. 104.009. DIRECTORS' AND OFFICERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE
CHAPTER 105.
FRIVOLOUS CLAIM OR REGULATORY ACTION BY STATE AGENCY
Sec. 105.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 105.002. RECOVERY OF FEES, EXPENSES, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES FOR FRIVOLOUS CLAIM
Sec. 105.003. MOTION OF FRIVOLOUS CLAIM
Sec. 105.004. PAYMENT OF COSTS
Sec. 105.005. RECOVERY OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS IN FRIVOLOUS REGULATORY ACTION
CHAPTER 106.
DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN
Sec. 106.001. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 106.002. REMEDIES
Sec. 106.003. PENALTIES
Sec. 106.004. INAPPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN CLAIMS
CHAPTER 107.
PERMISSION TO SUE THE STATE
Sec. 107.001. GRANTS OF PERMISSION COVERED
Sec. 107.002. EFFECT OF GRANT OF PERMISSION
Sec. 107.003. METHOD EXCLUSIVE
Sec. 107.004. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Sec. 107.005. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS
CHAPTER 108.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS
Sec. 108.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 108.002. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Sec. 108.003. STATE LIABILITY NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 108.004. COMPUTER DATE FAILURE
CHAPTER 109.
APPROPRIATIONS FOR PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AGAINST STATE AGENCIES
Sec. 109.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 109.002. APPLICABILITY; APPROPRIATIONS AND PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS
Sec. 109.003. SOURCE OF APPROPRIATION
Sec. 109.004. PAYMENT OF CLAIM BY AGENCY
Sec. 109.005. REPORTS
Sec. 109.006. APPROPRIATION FOR CLAIM NOT LIMITED
Sec. 109.007. EXCEPTIONS
CHAPTER 110.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Sec. 110.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 110.002. APPLICATION
Sec. 110.003. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM PROTECTED
Sec. 110.0031. PROHIBITION ON ORDERS CLOSING PLACES OF WORSHIP
Sec. 110.004. DEFENSE
Sec. 110.005. REMEDIES
Sec. 110.006. NOTICE; RIGHT TO ACCOMMODATE
Sec. 110.007. ONE-YEAR LIMITATIONS PERIOD
Sec. 110.008. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY WAIVED
Sec. 110.009. EFFECT ON RIGHTS
Sec. 110.010. APPLICATION TO CERTAIN CASES
Sec. 110.011. CIVIL RIGHTS
Sec. 110.012. GRANT TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION NOT AFFECTED
CHAPTER 111.
LIMITATION ON SETTLEMENTOF CLAIM OR ACTION AGAINST THE STATE
Sec. 111.001. PURPOSE; APPLICABILITY
Sec. 111.002. DEFINITION
Sec. 111.003. LIMITATION ON SETTLEMENT WITHOUT LEGISLATIVE CONSENT OR APPROVAL
Sec. 111.004. FORM OF CONSENT OR APPROVAL
Sec. 111.005. APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 111.006. REPORT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
CHAPTER 112.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
Sec. 112.001. CERTAIN ACTIONS OF FIRST RESPONDERS, TACTICAL MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AND VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL
CHAPTER 113.
WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT CLAIM AGAINST LOCAL DISTRICT OR AUTHORITY
Sec. 113.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 113.002. WAIVER OF IMMUNITY TO SUIT FOR CLAIM REGARDING WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT
Sec. 113.003. REMEDIES
Sec. 113.004. NO WAIVER OF OTHER DEFENSES
Sec. 113.005. NO WAIVER OF IMMUNITY TO SUIT IN FEDERAL COURT
Sec. 113.006. NO WAIVER OF IMMUNITY TO SUIT FOR TORT LIABILITY
Sec. 113.007. NO NEW OR ADDITIONAL WATER RIGHTS
Sec. 113.008. AUTHORITY OF REGULATORY AGENCIES; COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY ORDER
Sec. 113.009. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES
CHAPTER 114.
ADJUDICATION OF CLAIMS ARISING UNDER WRITTEN CONTRACTS WITH STATE AGENCIES
Sec. 114.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 114.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 114.003. WAIVER OF IMMUNITY TO SUIT FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS
Sec. 114.004. LIMITATIONS ON ADJUDICATION AWARDS
Sec. 114.005. CONTRACTUAL ADJUDICATION PROCEDURES ENFORCEABLE
Sec. 114.006. NO WAIVER OF OTHER DEFENSES
Sec. 114.007. NO WAIVER OF IMMUNITY TO SUIT IN FEDERAL COURT
Sec. 114.008. NO WAIVER OF IMMUNITY TO SUIT FOR TORT LIABILITY
Sec. 114.009. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS EXEMPT
Sec. 114.010. VENUE
Sec. 114.011. LIMITATION ON REMEDIES
Sec. 114.012. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
Sec. 114.013. REPORT
CHAPTER 116.
SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM OR ACTION AGAINST GOVERNMENTAL UNIT
Sec. 116.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 116.002. CERTAIN SETTLEMENT TERMS PROHIBITED
Sec. 116.003. EFFECT OF CHAPTER
CHAPTER 117.
LIABILITY FOR AND INDEMNIFICATION OF CERTAIN CLAIMS RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES INVOLVING ILLEGAL ENTRY INTO THIS STATE
Sec. 117.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 117.002. CIVIL IMMUNITY FOR AND INDEMNIFICATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES, AND CONTRACTORS
Sec. 117.003. CIVIL IMMUNITY FOR AND INDEMNIFICATION OF STATE OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES, AND CONTRACTORS
Sec. 117.004. APPEAL TO SUPREME COURT
Sec. 117.005. OTHER LAWS NOT AFFECTED
CHAPTER 118.
LIABILITY OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR CERTAIN ACTS OR OMISSIONS
Sec. 118.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 118.002. LIABILITY
Sec. 118.003. DAMAGES
Sec. 118.004. COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES
Sec. 118.005. REMEDIES NOT EXCLUSIVE
Sec. 118.006. WAIVER OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY; OFFICIAL IMMUNITY ABOLISHED
TITLE 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 121.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND PROOFS OF WRITTEN INSTRUMENTS
Sec. 121.001. OFFICERS WHO MAY TAKE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OR PROOFS
Sec. 121.002. CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Sec. 121.003. AUTHORITY OF OFFICERS
Sec. 121.004. METHOD OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Sec. 121.005. PROOF OF IDENTITY OF ACKNOWLEDGING PERSON
Sec. 121.006. ALTERATION OF AUTHORIZED FORMS; DEFINITION
Sec. 121.007. FORM FOR ORDINARY CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Sec. 121.008. SHORT FORMS FOR CERTIFICATES OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Sec. 121.009. PROOF OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY WITNESS
Sec. 121.010. FORM OF CERTIFICATE FOR PROOF BY WITNESS
Sec. 121.011. PROOF OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY HANDWRITING
Sec. 121.012. RECORD OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Sec. 121.013. SUBPOENA OF WITNESS; ATTACHMENT
Sec. 121.014. ACTION FOR DAMAGES
Sec. 121.015. PRIVATE SEAL OR SCROLL NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 121.016. EFFECT OF OTHER LAW
CHAPTER 122.
JURORS RIGHT TO REEMPLOYMENT
Sec. 122.001. PROTECTION OF JURORS' EMPLOYMENT; JUROR'S RIGHT TO REEMPLOYMENT; NOTICE OF INTENT TO RETURN
Sec. 122.001. JUROR'S RIGHT TO REEMPLOYMENT; NOTICE OF INTENT TO RETURN
Sec. 122.002. DAMAGES; REINSTATEMENT; ATTORNEY'S FEES
Sec. 122.0021. CRIMINAL PENALTY
Sec. 122.0022. CONTEMPT
Sec. 122.003. DEFENSE
CHAPTER 123.
INTERCEPTION OF COMMUNICATION
Sec. 123.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 123.002. CAUSE OF ACTION
Sec. 123.003. DEFENSE
Sec. 123.004. DAMAGES
CHAPTER 124.
PRIVILEGE TO INVESTIGATE THEFT
Sec. 124.001. SUSPECTED THEFT OF PROPERTY OR ATTEMPTED THEFT OF PROPERTY
Sec. 124.002. THEFT EDUCATION PROGRAM
Sec. 124.003. IMMUNITY FROM CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LIABILITY
CHAPTER 125.
COMMON AND PUBLIC NUISANCES
SUBCHAPTER A. SUIT TO ABATE CERTAIN COMMON NUISANCES
Sec. 125.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 125.0015. COMMON NUISANCE
Sec. 125.0017. NOTICE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES
Sec. 125.002. SUIT TO ABATE CERTAIN COMMON NUISANCES; BOND
Sec. 125.0025. SUIT TO DECLARE CERTAIN COMMON NUISANCES
Sec. 125.003. SUIT ON BOND
Sec. 125.004. EVIDENCE
Sec. 125.005. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS IN ACTION UNDER CHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER C. ADDITIONAL NUISANCE REMEDIES
Sec. 125.042. REQUEST FOR MEETING
Sec. 125.043. NOTICE
Sec. 125.044. FINDINGS
Sec. 125.045. REMEDIES
Sec. 125.046. ADDITIONAL REMEDIES; RECEIVER
Sec. 125.047. NUISANCE ABATEMENT FUND
SUBCHAPTER D. MEMBERSHIP IN CRIMINAL STREET GANG OR FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION
Sec. 125.061. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 125.062. PUBLIC NUISANCE; COMBINATION
Sec. 125.063. PUBLIC NUISANCE; USE OF PLACE
Sec. 125.064. SUIT TO ABATE NUISANCE
Sec. 125.065. COURT ORDER
Sec. 125.066. VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER
Sec. 125.067. CONTINUATION OF ACTIVITIES PENDING TRIAL OR APPEAL; APPEAL
Sec. 125.0675. INJUNCTION FOR SPECIFIED PERIOD
Sec. 125.069. USE OF PLACE; EVIDENCE
Sec. 125.070. CIVIL ACTION FOR VIOLATION OF INJUNCTION
CHAPTER 126.
LOCAL RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. RECEIVERSHIP FOR LOCAL RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION
Sec. 126.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 126.002. APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER
Sec. 126.003. QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 126.004. POWERS AND DUTIES
SUBCHAPTER B. TRUSTEES
Sec. 126.011. RECORD
Sec. 126.013. CHANGE IN TRUSTEES
CHAPTER 127.
INDEMNITY PROVISIONS IN CERTAIN MINERAL AGREEMENTS
Sec. 127.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 127.002. FINDINGS; CERTAIN AGREEMENTS AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY
Sec. 127.003. AGREEMENT VOID AND UNENFORCEABLE
Sec. 127.004. EXCLUSIONS
Sec. 127.005. INSURANCE COVERAGE
Sec. 127.006. INSURANCE CONTRACT; WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Sec. 127.007. OWNER OF SURFACE ESTATE
CHAPTER 127A.
DISCLOSURES REGARDING INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS AND INSURANCE COVERAGE REGARDING WELL OR MINE SERVICES PROVIDED BY CERTAIN SUBCONTRACTORS
Sec. 127A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 127A.002. DISCLOSURE REGARDING TEMPORARY SUBCONTRACTOR INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS AND INSURANCE COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 127A.003. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR ONGOING INSURANCE POLICY
Sec. 127A.004. NOTICE REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN CHANGES RELATED TO INSURANCE POLICY
CHAPTER 128.
LIMITATION ON SUITS AGAINST SPORT SHOOTING RANGE OR FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION MANUFACTURER, TRADE ASSOCIATION, OR SELLER
SUBCHAPTER A. SUIT BY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT
Sec. 128.001. LIMITATION ON RIGHT TO BRING SUIT OR RECOVER DAMAGES
SUBCHAPTER B. CIVIL ACTIONS
Sec. 128.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 128.052. LIMITATION ON CIVIL ACTION AND RECOVERY OF DAMAGES
Sec. 128.053. EXPERT REPORT
CHAPTER 129.
AGE OF MAJORITY
Sec. 129.001. AGE OF MAJORITY
Sec. 129.002. RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, OR OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 129.003. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CODE PREVAILS
CHAPTER 129A.
RELIEF FOR CYBERBULLYING OF CHILD
Sec. 129A.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 129A.002. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Sec. 129A.003. PROMULGATION OF FORMS
Sec. 129A.004. INAPPLICABILITY
Sec. 129A.005. CERTAIN CONDUCT EXCEPTED
CHAPTER 129B.
LIABILITY RELATED TO SEXUAL MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS
Sec. 129B.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 129B.002. PUBLICATION AND CREATION OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS
Sec. 129B.003. REASONABLE AGE VERIFICATION METHODS
Sec. 129B.004. SEXUAL MATERIALS HEALTH WARNINGS
Sec. 129B.0045. REQUIREMENTS FOR SOURCES OF ARTIFICIAL SEXUAL MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS
Sec. 129B.005. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 129B.006. CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION
CHAPTER 129C.
AGREEMENTS PROHIBITING DISCLOSURES REGARDING SEXUAL ABUSE
Sec. 129C.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 129C.002. CERTAIN PROVISIONS UNENFORCEABLE
CHAPTER 130.
LIABILITY PROVISIONS IN CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Sec. 130.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 130.002. COVENANT OR PROMISE VOID AND UNENFORCEABLE
Sec. 130.0021. ARCHITECT'S, ENGINEER'S, OR LAND SURVEYOR'S STANDARD OF CARE
Sec. 130.003. INSURANCE CONTRACT; WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Sec. 130.004. OWNER OF INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 130.005. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER
CHAPTER 131.
VIOLATION OF COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION RULES
Sec. 131.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 131.002. ADOPTION OF RULES
Sec. 131.003. CAUSE OF ACTION BY REGIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Sec. 131.004. CAUSE OF ACTION BY INSTITUTION
Sec. 131.005. DEFENSES
Sec. 131.006. DAMAGES
Sec. 131.007. DISTRIBUTION OF DAMAGES
Sec. 131.008. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
CHAPTER 132.
UNSWORN DECLARATIONS
Sec. 132.001. UNSWORN DECLARATION
CHAPTER 133.
PRESUMPTION OF DEATH
Sec. 133.001. SEVEN-YEAR ABSENCE
Sec. 133.002. ARMED SERVICES CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
Sec. 133.003. RESTORATION OF ESTATE
CHAPTER 134.
TEXAS THEFT LIABILITY ACT
Sec. 134.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 134.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 134.003. LIABILITY
Sec. 134.004. SUIT
Sec. 134.005. RECOVERY
CHAPTER 134A.
TRADE SECRETS
Sec. 134A.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 134A.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 134A.003. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Sec. 134A.004. DAMAGES
Sec. 134A.005. ATTORNEY'S FEES
Sec. 134A.006. PRESERVATION OF SECRECY
Sec. 134A.0065. SEALING OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
Sec. 134A.007. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW
Sec. 134A.008. UNIFORMITY OF APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 136.
PROOF OF MAILING
Sec. 136.001. CERTIFIED MAIL
CHAPTER 137.
DECLARATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
Sec. 137.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 137.002. PERSONS WHO MAY EXECUTE DECLARATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT; PERIOD OF VALIDITY
Sec. 137.003. EXECUTION AND WITNESSES; EXECUTION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT BEFORE NOTARY PUBLIC
Sec. 137.004. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH DECLARATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
Sec. 137.005. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
Sec. 137.006. DISCRIMINATION RELATING TO EXECUTION OF DECLARATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
Sec. 137.007. USE AND EFFECT OF DECLARATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
Sec. 137.008. DISREGARD OF DECLARATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
Sec. 137.009. CONFLICTING OR CONTRARY PROVISIONS
Sec. 137.010. REVOCATION
Sec. 137.011. FORM OF DECLARATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
CHAPTER 138.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR FOOD CONSUMPTION
Sec. 138.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 138.002. CIVIL ACTION PROHIBITED
Sec. 138.003. PLEADINGS
Sec. 138.004. STAY
CHAPTER 139.
PERSONAL INJURY TO CERTAIN PERSONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 139.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 139.002. SCOPE OF CHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER B. STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT OFFER
Sec. 139.101. WRITTEN OFFER REQUIRED
Sec. 139.102. PRESENTATION TO CLAIMANT
CHAPTER 140.
CONTRACTUAL SUBROGATION RIGHTS OF PAYORS OF CERTAIN BENEFITS
Sec. 140.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 140.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 140.003. CONFLICTS WITH OTHER LAW
Sec. 140.004. CONTRACTUAL SUBROGATION RIGHTS AUTHORIZED
Sec. 140.005. PAYORS' RECOVERY LIMITED
Sec. 140.006. ATTORNEY'S FEES IN DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ACTION
Sec. 140.007. ATTORNEY'S FEES IN RECOVERY ACTION
Sec. 140.008. FIRST-PARTY RECOVERY
Sec. 140.009. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
CHAPTER 140A.
CIVIL RACKETEERING RELATED TO TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 140A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 140A.0015. APPLICABILITY OF PROVISIONS
Sec. 140A.002. CIVIL RACKETEERING
SUBCHAPTER B. PROCEDURES AND EVIDENCE
Sec. 140A.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 140A.052. CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND
Sec. 140A.053. CONTENTS OF DEMAND
Sec. 140A.054. SERVICE; PROOF OF SERVICE
Sec. 140A.055. PETITION FOR ORDER MODIFYING OR SETTING ASIDE DEMAND
Sec. 140A.056. COMPLIANCE WITH DEMAND
Sec. 140A.057. DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL
Sec. 140A.058. INTERROGATORIES
Sec. 140A.059. ORAL EXAMINATION
Sec. 140A.060. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH DEMAND PETITION FOR ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 140A.061. DELIBERATE NONCOMPLIANCE
Sec. 140A.062. DISCLOSURE AND USE OF MATERIAL AND INFORMATION
Sec. 140A.063. JURISDICTION
Sec. 140A.064. NONEXCLUSIVE PROCEDURES
SUBCHAPTER C. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 140A.101. SUIT TO ABATE RACKETEERING
Sec. 140A.102. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; OTHER REMEDIES
Sec. 140A.103. CONSTRUCTIVE TRUST
Sec. 140A.104. EVIDENCE
Sec. 140A.105. LIMITATIONS PERIOD
Sec. 140A.106. SPECIAL DOCKETING PROCEDURES
Sec. 140A.107. NOTICE TO LOCAL PROSECUTOR
Sec. 140A.108. COOPERATION WITH LOCAL PROSECUTOR
Sec. 140A.109. ABATEMENT OF SUIT
Sec. 140A.110. DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
Sec. 140A.111. PREVIOUSLY SEIZED ASSETS
CHAPTER 140B.
CIVIL REMEDIES AND ENFORCEMENT RELATED TO RACKETEERING AND UNLAWFUL DEBT COLLECTION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 140B.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 140B.002. SPECIAL DOCKETING PROCEDURES
Sec. 140B.003. PREVIOUSLY SEIZED ASSETS
SUBCHAPTER B. CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITY
Sec. 140B.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 140B.052. CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND
Sec. 140B.053. CONTENTS OF DEMAND
Sec. 140B.054. SERVICE; PROOF OF SERVICE
Sec. 140B.055. PETITION FOR ORDER MODIFYING OR SETTING ASIDE DEMAND
Sec. 140B.056. COMPLIANCE WITH DEMAND
Sec. 140B.057. DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL
Sec. 140B.058. INTERROGATORIES
Sec. 140B.059. ORAL EXAMINATION
Sec. 140B.060. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH DEMAND PETITION FOR ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 140B.061. CRIMINAL OFFENSE: DELIBERATE NONCOMPLIANCE
Sec. 140B.062. DISCLOSURE AND USE OF MATERIAL AND INFORMATION
Sec. 140B.063. JURISDICTION
Sec. 140B.064. NONEXCLUSIVE PROCEDURES
SUBCHAPTER C. CIVIL REMEDIES
Sec. 140B.101. CIVIL REMEDIES
Sec. 140B.102. CIVIL FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY
Sec. 140B.103. CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE
Sec. 140B.104. DISPOSITION OF FORFEITED PROPERTY
Sec. 140B.105. SEIZURE OF PROPERTY
Sec. 140B.106. STORAGE OF SEIZED PROPERTY PENDING FORFEITURE ACTION
Sec. 140B.107. CIVIL ACTION BROUGHT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL, LOCAL PROSECUTOR, OR STATE AGENCY
Sec. 140B.108. EFFECT OF FINAL JUDGMENT OR DECREE
Sec. 140B.109. OTHER RELIEF AVAILABLE TO ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 140B.110. NOTICE TO LOCAL PROSECUTOR
Sec. 140B.111. COOPERATION WITH LOCAL PROSECUTOR
Sec. 140B.112. ABATEMENT OF ACTION
Sec. 140B.113. LIMITATIONS; TOLLING
Sec. 140B.114. MULTIPLE REMEDIES ALLOWED
SUBCHAPTER D. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS OBTAINED THROUGH FORFEITURE ACTIONS
Sec. 140B.151. INITIAL DISTRIBUTION
Sec. 140B.152. DISTRIBUTION OF REMAINING MONEY
Sec. 140B.153. EFFECT ON SETTLEMENTS
Sec. 140B.154. TEMPORARY DEPOSIT IN COURT REGISTRY
CHAPTER 141.
STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PROTECTION ACT
Sec. 141.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 141.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 141.003. REQUIRED DISCLOSURES TO PAYEE
Sec. 141.004. APPROVAL OF TRANSFERS OF STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PAYMENT RIGHTS
Sec. 141.005. EFFECTS OF TRANSFER OF STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PAYMENT RIGHTS
Sec. 141.006. PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF TRANSFERS
Sec. 141.007. GENERAL PROVISIONS; CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 142.
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY FOR HIRINGCERTAIN EMPLOYEES
Sec. 142.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 142.002. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY FOR HIRING EMPLOYEE CONVICTED OF OFFENSE
CHAPTER 142A.
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS
Sec. 142A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 142A.002. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY FOR WELLNESS PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 143.
HARMFUL ACCESS BY COMPUTER
Sec. 143.001. CAUSE OF ACTION
Sec. 143.002. DAMAGES
CHAPTER 143A.
DISCOURSE ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
Sec. 143A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 143A.002. CENSORSHIP PROHIBITED
Sec. 143A.003. WAIVER PROHIBITED
Sec. 143A.0035. VENUE AND CHOICE OF LAW
Sec. 143A.004. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 143A.005. LIMITATION ON EFFECT OF CHAPTER
Sec. 143A.006. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 143A.007. USER REMEDIES
Sec. 143A.008. ACTION BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
CHAPTER 144.
DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS
Sec. 144.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 144.005. COURT RECORDS CONCERNING ORDER
Sec. 144.006. COLLATERAL EFFECTS OF ORDER
Sec. 144.007. LIMITATION ON CERTAIN LAWSUITS
Sec. 144.008. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION SUBJECT TO ORDER; PENALTY
Sec. 144.009. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW
CHAPTER 145.
LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENT HIRING BY IN-HOME SERVICE COMPANIES AND RESIDENTIAL DELIVERY COMPANIES
Sec. 145.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 145.0015. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 145.002. CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK
Sec. 145.003. PRESUMPTION OF NO NEGLIGENCE
Sec. 145.004. PRESUMPTION OF NO NEGLIGENCE FOR PERSONS UTILIZING A RESIDENTIAL DELIVERY COMPANY OR IN-HOME SERVICE COMPANY
CHAPTER 146.
CERTAIN CLAIMS BY HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS BARRED
Sec. 146.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 146.002. TIMELY BILLING REQUIRED
Sec. 146.003. CERTAIN CLAIMS BARRED
Sec. 146.004. DISCIPLINARY ACTION NOT AUTHORIZED
CHAPTER 147.
YEAR 2000 COMPUTER DATE FAILURE
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 147.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 147.002. ACTION FOR COMPUTER DATE FAILURE
Sec. 147.003. COMPUTER DATE FAILURE
Sec. 147.004. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 147.005. DUTY OR ACTION NOT CREATED
Sec. 147.006. IMMUNITY NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 147.007. INSURANCE COVERAGE NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 147.008. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY NOT WAIVED
Sec. 147.009. MANUFACTURER'S DUTY TO INDEMNIFY
SUBCHAPTER B. PREREQUISITES TO BRINGING ACTION
Sec. 147.041. LIMITATIONS PERIOD
Sec. 147.042. REPOSE
Sec. 147.043. DISABILITY
Sec. 147.044. NOTICE
Sec. 147.045. NOTICE STAYS PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 147.046. FAILURE TO GIVE NOTICE
Sec. 147.047. INSPECTION
Sec. 147.048. OFFER TO SETTLE
SUBCHAPTER C. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO LIABILITY
Sec. 147.081. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE: NOTICE TO CURE OR CORRECT
Sec. 147.082. NOTICE
Sec. 147.083. NOTICE ON YEAR 2000 PROJECT OFFICE WEBSITE
Sec. 147.084. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE: RELIANCE
Sec. 147.085. ADMISSIBILITY OF STATEMENT RELATING TO COMPUTER DATE FAILURE
SUBCHAPTER D. DAMAGES
Sec. 147.121. DAMAGE LIMITATIONS APPLY ONLY IF DEFENDANT SHOWS GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO CURE OR CORRECT
Sec. 147.122. DAMAGES NOT RECOVERABLE
Sec. 147.123. MITIGATION OF DAMAGES
CHAPTER 148.
LIABILITY DURING PANDEMIC EMERGENCY
Sec. 148.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 148.002. PRODUCTS LIABILITY ACTIONS RELATED TO PANDEMIC EMERGENCY
Sec. 148.003. LIABILITY FOR CAUSING EXPOSURE TO PANDEMIC DISEASE
Sec. 148.004. LIABILITY OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS DURING PANDEMIC EMERGENCY
Sec. 148.005. NO CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION
CHAPTER 149.
LIMITATIONS IN CIVIL ACTIONS OF LIABILITIES RELATING TO CERTAIN MERGERS OR CONSOLIDATIONS
Sec. 149.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 149.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 149.003. LIMITATIONS ON SUCCESSOR ASBESTOS-RELATED LIABILITIES
Sec. 149.004. ESTABLISHING FAIR MARKET VALUE OF TOTAL GROSS ASSETS
Sec. 149.005. ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 149.006. SCOPE OF CHAPTER
CHAPTER 150.
LICENSED OR REGISTERED PROFESSIONALS
Sec. 150.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 150.002. CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
Sec. 150.003. LIABILITY FOR SERVICES RENDERED DURING DISASTER
Sec. 150.004. LIABILITY FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY CERTIFIED MUNICIPAL INSPECTOR DURING EMERGENCY OR DISASTER
CHAPTER 150A.
DISCOVERY BY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT
Sec. 150A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 150A.002. SERMONS PRIVILEGED FROM DISCLOSURE TO GOVERNMENTAL UNIT
CHAPTER 150C.
ENTITY NAME FALSELY IMPLYING GOVERNMENTAL AFFILIATION
Sec. 150C.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 150C.002. FALSELY IMPLYING GOVERNMENTAL AFFILIATION
CHAPTER 150E.
CIVIL ACTIONS OR ARBITRATIONS INVOLVING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES
Sec. 150E.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 150E.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 150E.003. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TITLE 7. ALTERNATE METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION
CHAPTER 151.
TRIAL BY SPECIAL JUDGE
Sec. 151.001. REFERRAL BY AGREEMENT
Sec. 151.002. MOTION FOR REFERRAL
Sec. 151.003. QUALIFICATIONS OF JUDGE
Sec. 151.004. REFERRAL ORDER ENTERED
Sec. 151.005. PROCEDURE
Sec. 151.006. POWERS OF SPECIAL JUDGE
Sec. 151.007. REPRESENTATION BY ATTORNEY
Sec. 151.008. COURT REPORTER REQUIRED
Sec. 151.009. FEES AND COSTS
Sec. 151.010. RESTRICTIONS
Sec. 151.011. SPECIAL JUDGE'S VERDICT
Sec. 151.012. NEW TRIAL
Sec. 151.013. RIGHT TO APPEAL
CHAPTER 152.
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SYSTEM ESTABLISHED BY COUNTIES
Sec. 152.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 152.002. ESTABLISHMENT
Sec. 152.003. REFERRAL OF CASES
Sec. 152.006. FEE FOR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTERS
Sec. 152.007. PARTICIPANT FEE FOR CRIMINAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
CHAPTER 154.
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 154.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 154.002. POLICY
Sec. 154.003. RESPONSIBILITY OF COURTS AND COURT ADMINISTRATORS
SUBCHAPTER B. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES
Sec. 154.021. REFERRAL OF PENDING DISPUTES FOR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
Sec. 154.022. NOTIFICATION AND OBJECTION
Sec. 154.023. MEDIATION
Sec. 154.024. MINI-TRIAL
Sec. 154.025. MODERATED SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE
Sec. 154.026. SUMMARY JURY TRIAL
Sec. 154.027. ARBITRATION
Sec. 154.028. MEDIATION FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR EXPEDITED FORECLOSURE
SUBCHAPTER C. IMPARTIAL THIRD PARTIES
Sec. 154.051. APPOINTMENT OF IMPARTIAL THIRD PARTIES
Sec. 154.052. QUALIFICATIONS OF IMPARTIAL THIRD PARTY
Sec. 154.053. STANDARDS AND DUTIES OF IMPARTIAL THIRD PARTIES
Sec. 154.054. COMPENSATION OF IMPARTIAL THIRD PARTIES
Sec. 154.055. QUALIFIED IMMUNITY OF IMPARTIAL THIRD PARTIES
SUBCHAPTER D. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 154.071. EFFECT OF WRITTEN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Sec. 154.072. STATISTICAL INFORMATION ON DISPUTES REFERRED
Sec. 154.073. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN RECORDS AND COMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTER 155.
SETTLEMENT WEEKS
Sec. 155.001. SETTLEMENT WEEKS REQUIRED
Sec. 155.002. SETTLEMENT WEEK COMMITTEE
Sec. 155.003. ATTORNEY TO SERVE AS MEDIATOR
Sec. 155.004. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES
Sec. 155.005. AUTHORITY OF COURT
Sec. 155.006. FUNDING; COOPERATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
CHAPTER 171.
GENERAL ARBITRATION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 171.001. ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS VALID
Sec. 171.002. SCOPE OF CHAPTER
Sec. 171.003. UNIFORM INTERPRETATION
SUBCHAPTER B. PROCEEDINGS TO COMPEL OR STAY ARBITRATIONS
Sec. 171.021. PROCEEDING TO COMPEL ARBITRATION
Sec. 171.022. UNCONSCIONABLE AGREEMENTS UNENFORCEABLE
Sec. 171.023. PROCEEDING TO STAY ARBITRATION
Sec. 171.024. PLACE FOR MAKING APPLICATION
Sec. 171.025. STAY OF RELATED PROCEEDING
Sec. 171.026. VALIDITY OF UNDERLYING CLAIM
SUBCHAPTER C. ARBITRATION
Sec. 171.041. APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
Sec. 171.042. MAJORITY ACTION BY ARBITRATORS
Sec. 171.043. HEARING CONDUCTED BY ARBITRATORS
Sec. 171.044. TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING; NOTICE
Sec. 171.045. ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT
Sec. 171.046. FAILURE OF PARTY TO APPEAR
Sec. 171.047. RIGHTS OF PARTY AT HEARING
Sec. 171.048. REPRESENTATION BY ATTORNEY; FEES
Sec. 171.049. OATH
Sec. 171.050. DEPOSITIONS
Sec. 171.051. SUBPOENAS
Sec. 171.052. WITNESS FEE
Sec. 171.053. ARBITRATORS' AWARD
Sec. 171.054. MODIFICATION OR CORRECTION TO AWARD
Sec. 171.055. ARBITRATOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES
SUBCHAPTER D. COURT PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 171.081. JURISDICTION
Sec. 171.082. APPLICATION TO COURT; FEES
Sec. 171.083. TIME FOR FILING
Sec. 171.084. STAY OF CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 171.085. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION
Sec. 171.086. ORDERS THAT MAY BE RENDERED
Sec. 171.087. CONFIRMATION OF AWARD
Sec. 171.088. VACATING AWARD
Sec. 171.089. REHEARING AFTER AWARD VACATED
Sec. 171.090. TYPE OF RELIEF NOT FACTOR
Sec. 171.091. MODIFYING OR CORRECTING AWARD
Sec. 171.092. JUDGMENT ON AWARD
Sec. 171.093. HEARING; NOTICE
Sec. 171.094. SERVICE OF PROCESS FOR INITIAL APPLICATION
Sec. 171.095. SERVICE OF PROCESS FOR SUBSEQUENT APPLICATIONS
Sec. 171.096. PLACE OF FILING
Sec. 171.097. TRANSFER
Sec. 171.098. APPEAL
CHAPTER 172.
ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL DISPUTES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 172.001. SCOPE OF CHAPTER
Sec. 172.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 172.003. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT
Sec. 172.004. COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT
Sec. 172.005. DATE WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
Sec. 172.006. WAIVER OF RIGHT TO OBJECT
Sec. 172.007. DELEGATION OF CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS
Sec. 172.031. ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS VALID
Sec. 172.032. REQUIREMENTS FOR ARBITRATION AGREEMENT
Sec. 172.033. RULES REFERRED TO IN AGREEMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. ARBITRATORS
Sec. 172.051. NUMBER OF ARBITRATORS
Sec. 172.052. NATIONALITY OF ARBITRATOR
Sec. 172.053. APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL
Sec. 172.054. APPOINTMENT BY COURT
Sec. 172.055. FACTORS CONSIDERED
Sec. 172.056. DISCLOSURE OF GROUNDS FOR CHALLENGE
Sec. 172.057. GROUNDS FOR CHALLENGE; LIMITATION
Sec. 172.058. CHALLENGE AFTER APPOINTMENT
Sec. 172.059. CHALLENGE PROCEDURE
Sec. 172.060. APPEAL OF UNSUCCESSFUL CHALLENGE
Sec. 172.061. FAILURE OR IMPOSSIBILITY TO ACT
Sec. 172.062. TERMINATION OF MANDATE
Sec. 172.063. SUBSTITUTION OF ARBITRATOR
Sec. 172.064. WITHDRAWAL OF ARBITRATOR
SUBCHAPTER D. ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL
Sec. 172.081. DECISION OF ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL
Sec. 172.082. DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION OF ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL
Sec. 172.083. INTERIM MEASURES ORDERED BY ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL
SUBCHAPTER E. ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 172.101. EQUAL TREATMENT OF PARTIES
Sec. 172.102. SUBSTANTIVE RULES
Sec. 172.103. RULES OF PROCEDURE
Sec. 172.104. RULES OF EVIDENCE
Sec. 172.105. SUBPOENA
Sec. 172.106. PLACE OF ARBITRATION
Sec. 172.107. COMMENCEMENT OF ARBITRATION
Sec. 172.108. LANGUAGE
Sec. 172.109. STATEMENT OF CLAIM OR DEFENSE
Sec. 172.110. SUPPLEMENT OR AMENDMENT TO STATEMENT
Sec. 172.111. HEARINGS
Sec. 172.112. HEARING OR MEETING IN CAMERA
Sec. 172.113. WRITTEN INFORMATION
Sec. 172.114. DEFAULT OF PARTY
Sec. 172.115. AWARD AFTER PARTY FAILS TO APPEAR OR PRODUCE EVIDENCE
Sec. 172.116. APPOINTED EXPERT
Sec. 172.117. SETTLEMENT
Sec. 172.118. TERMINATION OF PROCEEDINGS
SUBCHAPTER F. ARBITRATION AWARD
Sec. 172.141. FORM AND CONTENT OF ARBITRATION AWARD
Sec. 172.142. DELIVERY OF AWARD
Sec. 172.143. INTERIM AWARD
Sec. 172.144. INTEREST
Sec. 172.145. COSTS
Sec. 172.146. AWARD ON AGREED TERMS
Sec. 172.147. CORRECTION AND INTERPRETATION OF AWARDS
Sec. 172.148. ADDITIONAL AWARD
Sec. 172.149. EXTENSION OF TIME
Sec. 172.150. APPLICABLE LAW
SUBCHAPTER G. JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 172.171. ROLE OF COURT
Sec. 172.172. ASSISTANCE IN TAKING EVIDENCE
Sec. 172.173. CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 172.174. STAY OF COURT PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 172.175. INTERIM ORDERS
SUBCHAPTER H. PROVISIONS RELATING ONLY TO CONCILIATION
Sec. 172.201. POLICY
Sec. 172.202. APPOINTMENT OF CONCILIATOR
Sec. 172.203. CONDUCT OF CONCILIATION
Sec. 172.204. REPRESENTATION AND ASSISTANCE
Sec. 172.205. DRAFT CONCILIATION SETTLEMENT
Sec. 172.206. CONFIDENTIALITY
Sec. 172.207. STAY OF ARBITRATION AND RESORT TO OTHER PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 172.208. TERMINATION OF CONCILIATION
Sec. 172.209. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 172.210. PARTICIPATION NOT WAIVER OF RIGHTS
Sec. 172.211. ENFORCEABILITY
Sec. 172.212. COSTS
Sec. 172.213. NO CONSENT TO JURISDICTION
Sec. 172.214. NOT SUBJECT TO SERVICE OF PROCESS
Sec. 172.215. CONCILIATOR IMMUNE
CHAPTER 173.
ARBITRATION OF CERTAIN CONTROVERSIES INVOLVING MEMBERS OF CERTAIN NONPROFIT ENTITIES
Sec. 173.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 173.002. SCOPE OF CHAPTER
Sec. 173.003. AGREEMENT OR BYLAW PROVISION VALID
Sec. 173.004. COMMON LAW PRESERVED