101.102 – COMMENCEMENT OF SUIT. (a) A suit under this
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 101.102
Summary
This law outlines the procedures for initiating a lawsuit against a governmental unit in Texas. It specifies the appropriate venue for filing and the requirements for naming defendants and serving citations.
Suits must be filed in the county where the cause of action arises.
Defendants must include the governmental unit being sued.
Citation for state suits must be served on the secretary of state.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's COMMENCEMENT OF SUIT. (a) A suit under this law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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