2019 Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal
Subtitle B - Trial Matters
Chapter 16 - Limitations
Subchapter A. Limitations of Personal Actions
Section 16.0031. Asbestos-Related or Silica-Related Injuries
Sec. 16.0031. ASBESTOS-RELATED OR SILICA-RELATED INJURIES. (a) In an action for personal injury or death resulting from an asbestos-related injury, as defined by Section 90.001, the cause of action accrues for purposes of Section 16.003 on the earlier of the following dates:
(1) the date of the exposed person's death; or
(2) the date that the claimant serves on a defendant a report complying with Section 90.003 or 90.010(f).
(b) In an action for personal injury or death resulting from a silica-related injury, as defined by Section 90.001, the cause of action accrues for purposes of Section 16.003 on the earlier of the following dates:
(1) the date of the exposed person's death; or
(2) the date that the claimant serves on a defendant a report complying with Section 90.004 or 90.010(f).
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 97 (S.B. 15), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.
