Texas § CP.16.0031 - ASBESTOS-RELATED OR SILICA-RELATED INJURIES
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§ CP.16.0031. ASBESTOS-RELATED OR SILICA-RELATED INJURIES
ASBESTOS-RELATED OR SILICA-RELATED INJURIES. (a) In an action for personal injury or death resulting from an asbestos-related injury, as defined by Section 90.001 , the cause of action accrues for purposes of Section 16.003 on the earlier of the following dates: (1) the date of the exposed person's death; or (2) the date that the claimant serves on a defendant a report complying with Section 90.003 or 90.010 (f). (b) In an action for personal injury or death resulting from a silica-related injury, as defined by Section 90.001 , the cause of action accrues for purposes of Section 16.003 on the earlier of the following dates: (1) the date of the exposed person's death; or (2) the date that the claimant serves on a defendant a report complying with Section 90.004 or 90.010 (f). Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 97 (S.B. 15 ), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.
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