(a) In an action for personal injury or death resulting from an asbestos-related injury, as defined by § 90.001, the cause of action accrues for purposes of § 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 § 90.003 or 90.010(f).
(b) In an action for personal injury or death resulting from a silica-related injury, as defined by § 90.001, the cause of action accrues for purposes of § 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 § 90.004 or 90.010(f).

Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 16.0031

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
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