Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 149.001 — DEFINITIONS

CP § 149.001Title 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS · Ch. 149. LIMITATIONS IN CIVIL ACTIONS OF LIABILITIES RELATING TO CERTAIN MERGERS OR CONSOLIDATIONS

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In this chapter:

(1)"Asbestos claim" means any claim, wherever or whenever made, for damages, losses, indemnification, contribution, or other relief arising out of, based on, or in any way related to asbestos, including:

(A)property damage caused by the installation, presence, or removal of asbestos;

(B)the health effects of exposure to asbestos, including any claim for:

(i)personal injury or death;

(ii)mental or emotional injury;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 204, Sec. 17.01, eff. June 11, 2003.