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TX SB1919

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Royce West

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum settlement amount the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) can approve from $10,000 to $100,000 for claims where the department may be liable under the Texas Tort Claims Act

  • Maintains existing requirements that the director must determine the settlement is in the department's best interest before approval

  • Applies only to claims where TxDOT may have liability under Chapter 101 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code (governmental tort liability)

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to settle certain claims.

Transportation

Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/22/2025
Transportation3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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