SB 802, 61st R.S.
Relating to enacting the Texas Tort Claims Act; defining certain terms; making all units of government in Texas liable for tort claims for personal injury or death arising from the operation or use of a motor vehicle and setting certain limits; abolishing certain immunities of the sovereign to suit, and granting permission for such suit; providing for venue in such suits; preserving the privileges and immunities of the Workmen's Compensation Act to those units of government providing workmen's compensation coverage; and providing and effective date hereof.
Author: Tom Creighton
Coauthor: Charles Herring
Subjects:
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
TORT CLAIMS ACT, TEXAS
Tort Reform
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