Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 101.026

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.

To the extent an employee has individual immunity from a tort claim for damages, it is not affected by this chapter.