When a government entity's negligence causes your injury — a city bus accident, a pothole, government employee negligence — the Texas Tort Claims Act provides a limited waiver of sovereign immunity.
Scope of the Texas Tort Claims Act
Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code Chapter 101 (the Tort Claims Act) allows personal injury and property damage claims against state and local governmental units for negligence arising from the use of motor vehicles, real property, and personal property under government control.
Critical Notice Requirements
Most TCA claims require a formal Notice of Claim filed with the governmental unit within 6 months of the incident (45 days for some municipalities, 180 days for others). Missing this deadline can permanently bar your claim.
Damage Caps Under the TCA
TCA claims against state agencies are capped at $250,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence. Local government caps vary. CDF Law explains how these caps affect your specific claim.
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(832) 945-1900 — free consultation for Texas Tort Claims Act cases.