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Texas · EtO Exposure and Cancer

EtO Exposure and Cancer Claims in Texas

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Filing deadline2 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of exposure linkTex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Texas?

Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003). Discovery rule applies. The Texas Citizens Participation Act may provide additional protection for community advocates. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of exposure link

Source: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Texas hosts multiple EtO-emitting facilities including medical device sterilizers and chemical manufacturers in the Houston industrial corridor. Community residents near these facilities who have developed cancer may qualify for claims.

Webb County District Court — 49th Judicial District

1000 Houston St, Laredo, TX 78040

Court website

U.S. District Court — Southern District of Texas (Laredo Division)

1300 Victoria St, Laredo, TX 78040

Court website

Medical facilities in Texas

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the EtO Exposure and Cancer overview. This page covers the local information available for Texas.

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Sources

  1. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003