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Hair relaxer cancer claims in Texas

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Filing deadline2 years from diagnosis or discoveryTex. 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 SOL for products liability (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003). Discovery rule applies. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from diagnosis or discovery

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 has a 2-year SOL with discovery rule. Texas's large population and high rate of hair relaxer use make it a major source of claims. Texas strict liability law provides strong frameworks for consumer product injury claims.

Medical facilities in Texas

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center — Gynecologic Oncology

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Hair relaxer cancer overview. This page covers the local information available for Texas.

What happens when I check?

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Sources

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