Texas HB939 limits noneconomic damages in personal injury claims to five times economic damages or $5 million.

Texas HB939 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to introduce a liability limit for noneconomic damages in personal injury claims. Specifically, the bill sets the maximum civil liability for noneconomic damages at the greater of five times the economic damages or $5 million per claimant. This change applies only to actions filed after the bill's effective date of January 1, 2026. The bill also stipulates that it will only take effect if it receives a vote of three-fifths of all members elected to each house.

Texas HB939 limits noneconomic damages in personal injury claims to five times economic damages or $5 million.

Texas HB939 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to introduce a liability limit for noneconomic damages in personal injury claims. Specifically, the bill sets the maximum civil liability for noneconomic damages at the greater of five times the economic damages or $5 million per claimant. This change applies only to actions filed after the bill's effective date of January 1, 2026. The bill also stipulates that it will only take effect if it receives a vote of three-fifths of all members elected to each house.