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Texas: rules and deadlines at a glance
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Malpractice rules · Small claims limits · Small estate limits · Debt time limits · Shared fault rules · Medicaid expansion · ACA marketplace · Claim deadlines · Estate and inheritance tax
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| Medical malpractice | 2 years |
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| Wrongful death | 2 years |
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| Damage cap | $250,000 noneconomic against doctors; up to $500,000 more against facilities |
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| Expert affidavit or certificate | Expert report within 120 days after each defendant answers |
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| Before you sue | 60-day pre-suit notice with a medical authorization |
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| Dollar limit | $20,000 (Justice Court) |
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| Filing fee | $54 plus service |
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| Lawyers | Allowed |
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| Small estate limit | $75,000, not counting homestead and exempt property (no will only) |
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| Wait after death | 30 days |
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| Real estate | Homestead only |
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| Credit cards / open accounts | 4 years |
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| Written contracts | 4 years |
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| Promissory notes | 6 years |
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| Rule | Modified comparative negligence (51% bar) |
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| When you are barred | Barred if you are 51% or more at fault |
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| Marketplace type | Federal marketplace |
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| Where to enroll | HealthCare.gov |
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| Acknowledge | 15 days |
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| Accept or deny | 15 business days after all requested information |
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| Pay | 5 business days after accepting |
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| Estate tax | No state estate tax |
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| Inheritance tax | No inheritance tax |
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