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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 111.001 — PURPOSE; APPLICABILITY

CP § 111.001Title 5. GOVERNMENTAL LIABILITY · Ch. 111. LIMITATION ON SETTLEMENT

Statute text

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(a)The purposes of this chapter include providing a means for the legislature to determine the extent to which this state waives its sovereign immunity with regard to a settlement of a claim or action against the state that requires an expenditure of state funds.
(b)This chapter applies to any settlement described by Section 111.003(a) of a claim or action against this state seeking any relief under any theory of recovery, including a mandamus action against a state officer or official, that is brought or may be brought in or before any court, administrative agency, or other tribunal.
(c)For purposes of this chapter, a reference to this state includes any agency, institution, or other entity of state government.
(d)This chapter does not apply to a refund of a tax, fee, or any related penalty or interest.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1004 (S.B. 2031), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 111.001 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.