Tex. Fam. Code § 41.001

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

Section 41.001 - Liability

A parent or other person who has the duty of control and reasonable discipline of a child is liable for any property damage proximately caused by:

(1) the negligent conduct of the child if the conduct is reasonably attributable to the negligent failure of the parent or other person to exercise that duty; or

(2) the wilful and malicious conduct of a child who is at least 10 years of age but under 18 years of age.

Tex. Fam. Code § 41.001

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. 4/20/1995; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 587, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2001.