Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 42.003

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 42.003 - Making Settlement Offer

(a) A settlement offer must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) state that it is made under this chapter;

(3) state the terms by which the claims may be settled;

(4) state a deadline by which the settlement offer must be accepted; and

(5) be served on all parties to whom the settlement offer is made.

(b) The parties are not required to file a settlement offer with the court.

Tex. Civ. Prac. and Rem. Code § 42.003

Amended by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 203, Sec. 4.03, eff. 9/1/2011.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 204, Sec. 2.01, eff. 9/1/2003.