Statute of Limitations
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 provides a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. The discovery rule applies for pharmaceutical injuries — the limitations period begins when the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered the connection between Tepezza and hearing loss. Texas also has a 15-year statute of repose for product liability claims under § 16.012.
2 years from discovery of Tepezza-related hearing injury
Where to File in Texas
Federal Tepezza cases filed in Texas are transferred to the MDL in the Northern District of Illinois (MDL No. 3079). Texas state court claims may proceed separately in Harris County (Houston), Dallas County, or Bexar County (San Antonio) district courts. Texas applies a Daubert-style reliability standard for expert testimony under Texas Rule of Evidence 702, which can present higher hurdles for causation experts compared to some other states. However, the strong post-market evidence linking Tepezza to hearing damage supports causation in both state and federal courts.
Exposure in Texas
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024
Source: FDA-approved prescribing information
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration