Texas Legal Information
Texas has its own set of statutes, filing deadlines, and legal procedures that may differ significantly from other states. Explore the categories below for state-specific legal information covering accidents, workplace rights, housing, consumer protection, and more.
Legal Topics in Texas
Accidents & Injuries
Texas imposes a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims arising from accidents. An injured party must generally file their lawsu...
Workplace Issues
The Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (Chapter 21 of the Texas Labor Code) prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, disability,...
Housing Problems
Texas's residential landlord-tenant law is codified primarily in Texas Property Code Chapter 92. Texas is generally considered a landlord-friendly ...
Scams & Consumer Issues
Texas's Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (DTPA) prohibits false, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any ...
Health & Medical
Texas's Medical Liability Act (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code Chapter 74) requires medical malpractice claims to be filed within two years of the occu...
Consumer Rights
Texas's lemon law is enforced through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) and covers new motor vehicles. Texas's Deceptive Trade Practic...
Civil Rights & Disputes
Texas's Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA) prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin...
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