Before a tort claim can be filed against a municipality, proper notice must be given to the municipal government, within a certain amount of time of the occurrence of the tort. The notice requirement varies by municipality, ranging anywhere from 30 days to 6 months. The following municipalities are a representative sample.
- Beaumont
- 6 months
- Fort Worth
- 180 days
- El Paso
- 180 days
- Corpus Christi
- 180 days
- Amarillo
- 30 days
- Lubbock
- 30 days
Please note that these deadlines are subject to change. As such, efforts should always be made to put the municipality on notice of the claim as soon as possible.