Bill > HB939

This bill introduces a new provision to the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code that establishes a liability limit for noneconomic damages in personal injury claims. Specifically, the bill caps the civil liability for noneconomic damages (such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, or loss of enjoyment of life) at the greater of either five times the economic damages (which typically include medical expenses, lost wages, and other quantifiable financial losses) or $5 million for each claimant. The bill requires a three-fifths vote of all members in each house of the Texas Legislature to pass and will only apply to personal injury actions filed on or after January 1, 2026. This legislation is designed to provide a predictable and potentially lower ceiling on non-quantifiable damage awards in personal injury lawsuits, which could potentially help limit excessive litigation costs and insurance premiums, though it may also impact the compensation available to injury victims.

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