Texas · Abuse in youth detention
Abuse in youth detention lawsuit in Texas
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Texas?
2-year statute of limitations for general personal injury, but childhood sexual abuse claims carry a 15-year extended SOL from the date the victim turns 18 (effectively until age 33). Discovery rule applies. Limited sovereign immunity waiver under the Texas Tort Claims Act for government-operated facilities, but Section 1983 federal claims bypass sovereign immunity. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Texas juvenile detention abuse cases are filed in the district court of the county where the facility was located or where the plaintiff resides. Harris County (Houston), Dallas County, Bexar County (San Antonio), and Travis County (Austin) handle the largest volume of cases. Claims against the Texas Juvenile Justice Department are subject to the Texas Tort Claims Act's limited sovereign immunity waiver. Federal Section 1983 claims are filed in the Southern District (Houston), Northern District (Dallas), or Western District (San Antonio/Austin).
Medical facilities in Texas
Texas Children's Hospital — Child Advocacy Program
UT Southwestern — Center for Trauma and Resilience
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Abuse in youth detention overview. This page covers the local information available for Texas.
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