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CH. 1
Title 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 10
Title 2 › GENERAL PROVISIONS
SANCTIONS FOR FRIVOLOUS PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS
5 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 2 › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 11
GENERAL PROVISIONS
14 sectionsOpen →
CH. 12
Title 2 › GENERAL PROVISIONS
LIABILITY RELATED TO A FRAUDULENT COURT RECORD OR A FRAUDULENT LIEN OR CLAIM FILED AGAINST REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY
7 sectionsOpen →
CH. 13
Title 2 › GENERAL PROVISIONS
AFFIDAVIT OF INABILITY TO PAY COSTS
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 14
Title 2 › GENERAL PROVISIONS
INMATE LITIGATION
13 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 2 › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 14A
GENERAL PROVISIONS
13 sectionsOpen →
CH. 5
Title 2 › GENERAL PROVISIONS
RULE OF DECISION
1 sectionsOpen →
CH. 6
Title 2 › GENERAL PROVISIONS
GOVERNMENTAL EXEMPTION FROM BOND AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
4 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 2 › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 7
LIABILITY OF OFFICER
5 sectionsOpen →
CH. 8
Title 2 › GENERAL PROVISIONS
STATE EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN FEES: FEES PAID BY OPPOSING PARTY
2 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 2 › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Chapter 9
GENERAL PROVISIONS
8 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 2 › TRIAL MATTERS › Chapter 15
DEFINITIONS; GENERAL RULES
53 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 2 › TRIAL MATTERS › Chapter 16
LIMITATIONS OF PERSONAL ACTIONS
48 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 2 › TRIAL MATTERS › Chapter 17
PARTIES TO SUIT
35 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 2 › TRIAL MATTERS › Chapter 18
DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
8 sectionsOpen →
CH. 19
Title 2 › TRIAL MATTERS
LOST RECORDS
9 sectionsOpen →
CH. 20
Title 2 › TRIAL MATTERS
DEPOSITIONS
1 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 2 › TRIAL MATTERS › Chapter 21
INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF
14 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 2 › TRIAL MATTERS › Chapter 22
WITNESSES
12 sectionsOpen →
CH. 23
Title 2 › TRIAL MATTERS
JUROR CONTINUANCE
2 sectionsOpen →
CH. 24
Title 2 › TRIAL MATTERS
RECORDING OF JURY DELIBERATIONS
1 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 2 › TRIAL MATTERS › Chapter 26
SUPREME COURT RULES
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 27
Title 2 › TRIAL MATTERS
ACTIONS INVOLVING THE EXERCISE OF CERTAIN CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
12 sectionsOpen →
CH. 28
Title 2 › TRIAL MATTERS
ACTIONS REGARDING ACTIVITIES OF UNITED STATES DEFENSE CONTRACTORS
5 sectionsOpen →
CH. 30
Title 2 › TRIAL MATTERS
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
23 sectionsOpen →
CH. 31
Title 2 › Subtitle C
JUDGMENTS
10 sectionsOpen →
CH. 32
Title 2 › Subtitle C
CONTRIBUTION
3 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 2 › Subtitle C › Chapter 33
PROPORTIONATE RESPONSIBILITY
10 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 2 › Subtitle C › Chapter 34
ISSUANCE AND LEVY OF WRIT
32 sectionsOpen →
CH. 35
Title 2 › Subtitle C
ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS OF OTHER STATES
7 sectionsOpen →
CH. 36A
Title 2 › Subtitle C
ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS OF OTHER COUNTRIES
11 sectionsOpen →
CH. 37
Title 2 › Subtitle C
DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS
12 sectionsOpen →
CH. 38
Title 2 › Subtitle C
ATTORNEY'S FEES
7 sectionsOpen →
CH. 39
Title 2 › Subtitle C
DEFAULT JUDGMENTS IN CERTAIN CASES DEFENDED BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
2 sectionsOpen →
CH. 40
Title 2 › Subtitle C
AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN FUNDS TO PAY DAMAGES
1 sectionsOpen →
CH. 41
Title 2 › Subtitle C
DAMAGES
16 sectionsOpen →
CH. 42
Title 2 › Subtitle C
SETTLEMENT
5 sectionsOpen →
CH. 43
Title 2 › Subtitle C
PRINCIPAL AND SURETY
5 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 2 › Subtitle D › Chapter 51
APPEALS FROM JUSTICE COURT
10 sectionsOpen →
CH. 52
Title 2 › Subtitle D
SECURITY FOR JUDGMENTS PENDING APPEAL
4 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 3 › Chapter 61
AVAILABILITY OF REMEDY
19 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 3 › Chapter 62
AVAILABILITY OF REMEDY
15 sectionsOpen →
CH. 63
Title 3
GARNISHMENT
8 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 3 › Chapter 64
GENERAL PROVISIONS
37 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 3 › Chapter 65
GENERAL PROVISIONS
18 sectionsOpen →
CH. 66
Title 3
QUO WARRANTO
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 100
Title 4
USE OF FORCE IN DEFENSE OF COMMERCIAL NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
1 sectionsOpen →
CH. 100A
Title 4
LIMITED LIABILITY FOR SPACE FLIGHT ACTIVITIES
5 sectionsOpen →
CH. 100B
Title 4 › Chapter 100B › For another Chapter 100B, consisting of Secs. 100B.001 to 100B.004, added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1154 (S.B. 2373 ), Sec. 1, see Sec. 100B.001 et seq., post.
LIABILITY FOR FRAUDULENT CROWDFUNDING
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 100B
Title 4 › Chapter 100B › For another Chapter 100B, consisting of Secs. 100B.001 to 100B.003, added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 654 (H.B. 4281 ), Sec. 1, see Sec. 100B.001 et seq., post.
LIABILITY FOR FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 100D
Title 4
LIABILITY FOR MALICIOUS SOLICITATION DURING DISASTER
3 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 4 › Chapter 71
WRONGFUL DEATH
17 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 4 › Chapter 72
LIABILITY TO GUEST
9 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 4 › Chapter 73
GENERAL PROVISIONS
18 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 4 › Chapter 74
GENERAL PROVISIONS
39 sectionsOpen →
CH. 74A
Title 4
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY RELATING TO HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGES
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 75
Title 4
LIMITATION OF LANDOWNERS' LIABILITY
8 sectionsOpen →
CH. 75A
Title 4
LIMITED LIABILITY FOR AGRITOURISM ACTIVITIES
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 75B
Title 4
LIMITED LIABILITY FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK AND CAMPGROUND ACTIVITIES
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 75C
Title 4
LIMITED LIABILITY FOR CAVERN ACTIVITIES
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 75D
Title 4
LIMITED LIABILITY FOR WATER PARK AND WATER PARK ACTIVITIES
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 75E
Title 4
LIMITED LIABILITY FOR MOTORIZED OFF-ROAD VEHICLE ACTIVITIES
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 76
Title 4
FOOD DONORS
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 77
Title 4
TRANSPLANTS AND TRANSFUSIONS
4 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 4 › Chapter 78
VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS
10 sectionsOpen →
CH. 78A
Title 4
LIABILITY OF FIRST RESPONDERS FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
2 sectionsOpen →
CH. 78B
Title 4
LIMITED LIABILITY FOR FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS CHECK AT CIVIL COMMITMENT FACILITY
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 79
Title 4
LIABILITY OF PERSONS ASSISTING IN HAZARDOUS OR DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
5 sectionsOpen →
CH. 80
Title 4
TRESPASS: OUTDOOR SIGN
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 81
Title 4
SEXUAL EXPLOITATION BY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDER
10 sectionsOpen →
CH. 82
Title 4
PRODUCTS LIABILITY
9 sectionsOpen →
CH. 83
Title 4
USE OF FORCE OR DEADLY FORCE
1 sectionsOpen →
CH. 84
Title 4
CHARITABLE IMMUNITY AND LIABILITY
13 sectionsOpen →
CH. 85
Title 4
LIABILITY FOR STALKING
6 sectionsOpen →
CH. 86
Title 4
LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN INJURIES TO CONVICTED PERSONS
7 sectionsOpen →
CH. 87
Title 4
LIABILITY ARISING FROM FARM ANIMALS
6 sectionsOpen →
CH. 88
Title 4
HEALTH CARE LIABILITY
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 89
Title 4
DONATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 89A
Title 4
DONATION OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS
4 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 4 › Chapter 90
GENERAL PROVISIONS
20 sectionsOpen →
CH. 91
Title 4
LIABILITY OF VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 91A
Title 4
LIABILITY OF VOLUNTEER AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 91B
Title 4
LIABILITY OF VOLUNTEER VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 92
Title 4
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERSON ASSISTING CERTAIN ANIMALS
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 92A
Title 4
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR REMOVING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 93
Title 4
ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AND CERTAIN OTHER AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
2 sectionsOpen →
CH. 94
Title 4
LIABILITY OF SPORTS OFFICIALS AND ORGANIZATIONS
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 95
Title 4
PROPERTY OWNER'S LIABILITY FOR ACTS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND AMOUNT OF RECOVERY
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 95A
Title 4
ACTIONS INVOLVING THE CARRYING OF HANDGUNS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY
1 sectionsOpen →
CH. 96
Title 4
FALSE DISPARAGEMENT OF PERISHABLE FOOD PRODUCTS
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 97
Title 4
LIABILITY OF PERSONS PROVIDING SERVICES FOR A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 98
Title 4
LIABILITY FOR TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS
8 sectionsOpen →
CH. 98A
Title 4
LIABILITY FOR COMPELLED PROSTITUTION AND CERTAIN PROMOTION OF PROSTITUTION
6 sectionsOpen →
CH. 98B
Title 4
UNLAWFUL PRODUCTION, SOLICITATION, DISCLOSURE, OR PROMOTION OF INTIMATE VISUAL MATERIAL
11 sectionsOpen →
CH. 98C
Title 4
LIABILITY FOR ONLINE IMPERSONATION
7 sectionsOpen →
CH. 99
Title 4
LIABILITY FOR MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE
6 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 5 › Chapter 101
GENERAL PROVISIONS
41 sectionsOpen →
CH. 102
Title 5
TORT CLAIMS PAYMENTS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
6 sectionsOpen →
CH. 102A
Title 5
MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN REGULATION
7 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 5 › Chapter 103
ELIGIBILITY; NOTICE OF ELIGIBILITY
15 sectionsOpen →
CH. 104
Title 5
STATE LIABILITY FOR CONDUCT OF PUBLIC SERVANTS
10 sectionsOpen →
CH. 105
Title 5
FRIVOLOUS CLAIM OR REGULATORY ACTION BY STATE AGENCY
5 sectionsOpen →
CH. 106
Title 5
DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 107
Title 5
PERMISSION TO SUE THE STATE
5 sectionsOpen →
CH. 108
Title 5
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 109
Title 5
APPROPRIATIONS FOR PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AGAINST STATE AGENCIES
7 sectionsOpen →
CH. 110
Title 5
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
13 sectionsOpen →
§
Title 5 › Chapter 111
OF CLAIM OR ACTION AGAINST THE STATE
6 sectionsOpen →
CH. 112
Title 5
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
1 sectionsOpen →
CH. 113
Title 5
WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT CLAIM AGAINST LOCAL DISTRICT OR AUTHORITY
9 sectionsOpen →
§
Title 5 › Chapter 114
CONTRACTS WITH STATE AGENCIES
13 sectionsOpen →
CH. 116
Title 5
SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM OR ACTION AGAINST GOVERNMENTAL UNIT
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 117
Title 5
LIABILITY FOR AND INDEMNIFICATION OF CERTAIN CLAIMS RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES INVOLVING ILLEGAL ENTRY INTO THIS STATE
5 sectionsOpen →
CH. 118
Title 5
LIABILITY OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR CERTAIN ACTS OR OMISSIONS
6 sectionsOpen →
CH. 121
Title 6
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND PROOFS OF WRITTEN INSTRUMENTS
16 sectionsOpen →
2019
Title 6 › Chapter 122 › Text of section as amended by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 234 (S.B. 370 ), Sec. 1
For text of section as amended by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 356 (H.B. 504 ), Sec. 1, see other Sec. 122.001.
6 sectionsOpen →
CH. 123
Title 6
INTERCEPTION OF COMMUNICATION
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 124
Title 6
PRIVILEGE TO INVESTIGATE THEFT
3 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 6 › Chapter 125
SUIT TO ABATE CERTAIN COMMON NUISANCES
24 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 6 › Chapter 126
RECEIVERSHIP FOR LOCAL RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION
6 sectionsOpen →
CH. 127
Title 6
INDEMNITY PROVISIONS IN CERTAIN MINERAL AGREEMENTS
7 sectionsOpen →
CH. 127A
Title 6
DISCLOSURES REGARDING INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS AND INSURANCE COVERAGE REGARDING WELL OR MINE SERVICES PROVIDED BY CERTAIN SUBCONTRACTORS
4 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 6 › Chapter 128 › OR FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION MANUFACTURER, TRADE ASSOCIATION, OR SELLER
SUIT BY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 129
Title 6
AGE OF MAJORITY
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 129A
Title 6
RELIEF FOR CYBERBULLYING OF CHILD
5 sectionsOpen →
CH. 129B
Title 6
LIABILITY RELATED TO SEXUAL MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS
7 sectionsOpen →
CH. 129C
Title 6
AGREEMENTS PROHIBITING DISCLOSURES REGARDING SEXUAL ABUSE
2 sectionsOpen →
CH. 130
Title 6
LIABILITY PROVISIONS IN CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
6 sectionsOpen →
CH. 131
Title 6
VIOLATION OF COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION RULES
8 sectionsOpen →
CH. 132
Title 6
UNSWORN DECLARATIONS
1 sectionsOpen →
CH. 133
Title 6
PRESUMPTION OF DEATH
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 134
Title 6
TEXAS THEFT LIABILITY ACT
5 sectionsOpen →
CH. 134A
Title 6
TRADE SECRETS
9 sectionsOpen →
CH. 136
Title 6
PROOF OF MAILING
1 sectionsOpen →
CH. 137
Title 6
DECLARATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
11 sectionsOpen →
CH. 138
Title 6
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR FOOD CONSUMPTION
4 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 6 › Chapter 139
GENERAL PROVISIONS
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 140
Title 6
CONTRACTUAL SUBROGATION RIGHTS OF PAYORS OF CERTAIN BENEFITS
9 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 6 › Chapter 140A
GENERAL PROVISIONS
28 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 6 › Chapter 140B
GENERAL PROVISIONS
35 sectionsOpen →
CH. 141
Title 6
STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PROTECTION ACT
7 sectionsOpen →
§
Title 6 › Chapter 142
CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
2 sectionsOpen →
CH. 142A
Title 6
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS
2 sectionsOpen →
CH. 143
Title 6
HARMFUL ACCESS BY COMPUTER
2 sectionsOpen →
CH. 143A
Title 6
DISCOURSE ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
9 sectionsOpen →
CH. 144
Title 6
DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS
6 sectionsOpen →
CH. 145
Title 6
LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENT HIRING BY IN-HOME SERVICE COMPANIES AND RESIDENTIAL DELIVERY COMPANIES
5 sectionsOpen →
CH. 146
Title 6
CERTAIN CLAIMS BY HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS BARRED
4 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 6 › Chapter 147
GENERAL PROVISIONS
25 sectionsOpen →
CH. 148
Title 6
LIABILITY DURING PANDEMIC EMERGENCY
5 sectionsOpen →
CH. 149
Title 6
LIMITATIONS IN CIVIL ACTIONS OF LIABILITIES RELATING TO CERTAIN MERGERS OR CONSOLIDATIONS
6 sectionsOpen →
CH. 150
Title 6
LICENSED OR REGISTERED PROFESSIONALS
4 sectionsOpen →
CH. 150A
Title 6
DISCOVERY BY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT
2 sectionsOpen →
CH. 150C
Title 6
ENTITY NAME FALSELY IMPLYING GOVERNMENTAL AFFILIATION
2 sectionsOpen →
CH. 150E
Title 6
CIVIL ACTIONS OR ARBITRATIONS INVOLVING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES
3 sectionsOpen →
CH. 151
Title 7
TRIAL BY SPECIAL JUDGE
13 sectionsOpen →
CH. 152
Title 7
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SYSTEM ESTABLISHED BY COUNTIES
5 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 7 › Chapter 154
GENERAL PROVISIONS
19 sectionsOpen →
CH. 155
Title 7
SETTLEMENT WEEKS
6 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 7 › Chapter 171
GENERAL PROVISIONS
42 sectionsOpen →
SUBCH A
Title 7 › Chapter 172
GENERAL PROVISIONS
75 sectionsOpen →
CH. 173
Title 7
ARBITRATION OF CERTAIN CONTROVERSIES INVOLVING MEMBERS OF CERTAIN NONPROFIT ENTITIES
4 sectionsOpen →
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