Tex. Fam. Code 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.
Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 587, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Source: Section 41.001 — Liability, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­41.­htm#41.­001 (accessed May 11, 2024).

Accessed:
May 11, 2024

§ 41.001’s source at texas​.gov