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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 99.003 — STRICT LIABILITY AND MINIMUM DAMAGES FOR EXPOSURE

CP § 99.003Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 99. LIABILITY FOR MANUFACTURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE

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A person who manufactures methamphetamine is strictly liable for any exposure by an individual to the manufacturing process, including exposure to the methamphetamine itself or any of the byproducts or waste products incident to the manufacture, for the greater of:
(1)actual damages for personal injury, death, or property damage as a result of the exposure; or
(2)$20,000 for each incident of exposure. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 643, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 282 (H.B. 164), Sec. 1, eff. August 1, 2005.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 99.003 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.