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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 34.068 — RULES GOVERNING ACTIONS UNDER THIS CHAPTER

CP § 34.068Title 2. TRIAL, JUDGMENT, AND APPEAL · Part C. JUDGMENTS · Ch. 34. EXECUTION ON JUDGMENTS · Art. D. DUTIES AND LIABILITIES OF EXECUTING OFFICER

Statute text

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(a)This section applies to any claim for damages brought under Section 7.001, 34.061, 34.063, 34.065, 34.066, or 34.067 or under Section 86.023, Local Government Code.
(b)Suit shall be brought in the form of a lawsuit filed against the officer in the county in which the officer holds office.
(c)All suits must be filed not later than the first anniversary of the date on which the injury accrues.
(d)An officer or a surety may defend the action by stating and proving any defenses provided by law, including any defense that would mitigate damages.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 421 (S.B. 1269), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 34.068 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.