147.044 – NOTICE. (a) A claimant may not commence an
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 147.044
Summary
This law requires claimants to provide notice to defendants at least 60 days before starting a legal action. If this notice period overlaps with the statute of limitations, the claimant must notify the defendant within 31 days after the action begins. This affects all claimants initiating lawsuits in Texas.
Requires 60 days notice before commencing an action.
Notice must be given within 31 days if limitations are at risk.
Applies to all claimants in Texas lawsuits.
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