Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 42.003 – Making Settlement Offer
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(a) A settlement offer must:
(1) be in writing;
(2) state that it is made under this chapter;
(3) state the terms by which the claims may be settled;
(4) state a deadline by which the settlement offer must be accepted; and
(5) be served on all parties to whom the settlement offer is made.
(b) The parties are not required to file a settlement offer with the court.
Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 42.003
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.