Texas § 144.007 LIMITATION ON CERTAIN LAWSUITS.

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§ 144.007 — LIMITATION ON CERTAIN LAWSUITS.

Texas § 144.007

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Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code Code Ann. § 144.007 (2026).

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Sec. 144.007. LIMITATION ON CERTAIN LAWSUITS.

(a)Except as provided by Subsection (b), a former mental patient who successfully petitions a court for an order under this chapter or a person acting on the former mental patient's behalf may not file an action against a facility or health care provider, or the owner, operator, parent, or affiliate of a facility or health care provider, related to an event or activity that formed the basis of a record subject to the court's order.

(b)A juvenile former mental health patient whose records have been sealed under this chapter may file an action or complaint at any time before the records have been destroyed under Section 144.002(c).

(c)A finding made under this chapter is not admissible against any party in litigation to establish liability for

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Sec. 144.007. LIMITATION ON CERTAIN LAWSUITS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a former mental patient who successfully petitions a court for an order under this chapter or a person acting on the former mental patient's behalf may not file an action against a facility or health care provider, or the owner, operator, parent, or affiliate of a facility or health care provider, related to an event or activity that formed the basis of a record subject to the court's order.
(b) A juvenile former mental health patient whose records have been sealed under this chapter may file an action or complaint at any time before the records have been destroyed under Section 144.002(c).
(c) A finding made under this chapter is not admissible against any party in litigation to establish liability for damages, expenses, or other relief as an alleged result of any treatment or admission.