{"id":17831,"date":"2021-04-05T15:23:16","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T19:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17831"},"modified":"2025-09-16T15:15:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T19:15:20","slug":"texas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"filingclaim\">Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Texas<\/h2>\n<p>If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>, the first step toward justice is filing a claim with the help of a Texas mesothelioma lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>The only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral fiber used in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and fire retardancy. When asbestos fibers are breathed in or swallowed, victims can develop deadly illnesses like mesothelioma and asbestosis.<\/p>\n<p>It can take 10-50 years for symptoms of mesothelioma to appear after someone is exposed to asbestos. For many patients, the disease has already spread to other parts of the body by the time the symptoms appear.<\/p>\n<p>Texas is home to a large number of asbestos victims, many of whom worked in the construction industry. By working with an experienced <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma lawyer<\/a>, these victims can pursue financial compensation for <a href=\"\/treatment\/states\/texas\/\">medical treatment in Texas<\/a> and other expenses.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list-show-more show-mobile-only\">\n<p><strong>Asbestos claims have been filed by mesothelioma victims who lived or worked in these Texas locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-4\">\n<li>Abilene<\/li>\n<li>Amarillo<\/li>\n<li>Arlington<\/li>\n<li>Austin<\/li>\n<li>Baytown<\/li>\n<li>Beaumont<\/li>\n<li>Corpus Christi<\/li>\n<li class=\"show-more-marker\"><a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/texas\/dallas\/\">Dallas<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Deer Park<\/li>\n<li>El Paso<\/li>\n<li>Fort Worth<\/li>\n<li>Galveston<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/texas\/houston\/\">Houston<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Irving<\/li>\n<li>Longview<\/li>\n<li>Lubbock<\/li>\n<li>Lufkin<\/li>\n<li>Pasadena<\/li>\n<li>Plano<\/li>\n<li>Port Arthur<\/li>\n<li>San Antonio<\/li>\n<li>Sulphur Springs<\/li>\n<li>Texas City<\/li>\n<li>Tyler<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>When researching a prospective Texas mesothelioma lawyer, it\u2019s important to select a firm with the experience, reputation, and resources to advocate for you. Thankfully, Mesothelioma Hope has partnered with an experienced law firm that can help mesothelioma patients like you: Simmons Hanly Conroy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"23978\" class=\"one-off-23978 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"23978\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-23978{margin:60px auto}.one-off-23978 a{box-shadow:0 20px 20px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.03);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0FAEBF 0,rgba(129,208,217,0) 100%);border:1px solid rgba(230,231,236,1);display:block;text-decoration:none;color:#000;max-width:370px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-23978 a>div{background:#fff;margin-left:3px}.one-off-23978 .vque-content{padding:20px 20px 25px}.one-off-23978 .heading{font-size:20px;line-height:23px;display:block;letter-spacing:-1px;text-align:center;max-width:260px;margin:0 auto 20px}.one-off-23978 ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:210px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 20px}.one-off-23978 ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.one-off-23978 ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.one-off-23978 ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";color:#fff;border:0;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.one-off-23978 .button{display:block;text-align:center;padding:10px 17px;max-width:245px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-23978 .image-wrap{background:rgba(15,174,191,1);color:#fff;padding:0 30px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}.one-off-23978 img.shc-logo{max-width:168px;margin:0 auto 15px}.one-off-23978 img.rep{max-width:70px;transform:scale(-1,1);margin-right:15px}.one-off-23978 img.mh-logo{display:none}.one-off-23978 .name{font-size:13px;line-height:15px;margin-bottom:9px}.one-off-23978 .name strong{font-size:15px;line-height:17px;display:block}.one-off-23978 .description{font-size:12px;line-height:14px;max-width:165px}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-23978 a{max-width:530px;padding-right:210px;position:relative;min-height:260px}.one-off-23978 .vque-content{padding:25px 30px}.one-off-23978 .heading{text-align:left}.one-off-23978 ul{margin:15px 0 20px}.one-off-23978 .button{display:inline-block}.one-off-23978 .image-wrap{display:inline-block;position:absolute;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;max-width:210px;padding:25px 23px 0}.one-off-23978 img.shc-logo{max-width:180px;margin:0 0 15px}.one-off-23978 img.rep{width:180px;margin:0 auto;transform:none;position:absolute;bottom:0;max-width:unset}.one-off-23978 img.mh-logo{display:block;bottom:45px;position:absolute}}<\/style><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\" title=\"Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/logo-simmonsfirm-color.png\" alt=\"Simmons Hanly Conroy\" class=\"lazyload shc-logo\" >\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Over $30 billion available<\/li>\r\n            <li>No cost to file a claim<\/li>\r\n            <li>Avoid going to court<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get a Free Case Review\">Get a Free Case Review<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shara-fisher-ad.png\" alt=\"Shara Fisher\" class=\"lazyload rep\" >\r\n        <span><div class=\"name\"><strong>Shara Fisher<\/strong> Senior Paralegal<\/div><div class=\"description\"><strong>17+ years<\/strong> providing legal help to mesothelioma victims<\/div><\/span>\r\n         <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MH-logo.png\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Hope Logo\" class=\"lazyload mh-logo\" >\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Texas Mesothelioma Law Firm<\/h2>\n<p>As one of the nation\u2019s largest mass tort law firms, Simmons Hanly Conroy is dedicated to helping victims of mesothelioma and other personal injuries find justice and hope.<\/p>\n<p>The attorneys at Simmons Hanly Conroy have centuries of combined experience, and they aim to provide their clients with first-class legal services.<\/p>\n<p>Our partner law firm has recovered over <strong>$443 million<\/strong> on behalf of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related disease victims <strong>in<\/strong> <strong>Texas alone<\/strong>. A few of the firm\u2019s recent mesothelioma settlement amounts are highlighted below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic-shortcode-container\" id=\"infographic-20217\"><div class=\"state-settlements\">\r\n<button \"type=\"button\" data-mfp-src=\"#test-popup\"  class=\"popup-link-inline\"><i class=\"icon-question\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n<h3>Texas Settlements Recovered by Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>$3.26 million<\/strong> Pipefitter<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$3.2 million<\/strong> U.S. Army Veteran<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$1.8 million<\/strong> U.S. Navy veteran\/welder<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>$1.7 million<\/strong> Auto mechanic<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\" title=\"Get Connected\" class=\"button shc arrow cte\" data-ce-category=\"Buttons\" data-ce-label=\"Get Connected\">Get Connected<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"test-popup\" class=\"white-popup mfp-hide\">\r\n<span class=\"heading\"><i class=\"icon-badge\"><\/i><strong>Fact-Checked<\/strong><\/span>\r\n<p>All Simmons Hanly Conroy settlement amounts have been fact-checked and verified by our editorial team. <\/p>\r\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">div#infographic-20217{margin:40px auto}.state-settlements{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:8px;padding:30px 40px;text-align:center;position:relative}.state-settlements .popup-link-inline{text-decoration:none;color:rgba(47,41,61,.5);position:absolute;right:20px;top:20px;background:none;border:0;box-shadow:none;padding:0}.state-settlements ul{color:#2F293D;list-style:none;margin:0;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;margin-bottom:20px}.state-settlements ul li>strong{display:block;font-size:24px;line-height:30px}.state-settlements ul li>strong:before{border-left:12px solid #0FAEBF;border-top:7px solid transparent;border-bottom:7px solid transparent;content:'';display:inline-block;height:0;margin-right:6px;position:relative;top:-3px;vertical-align:middle;width:0}.state-settlements ul li:last-child{margin:0}.state-settlements ul li:before,.state-settlements ul li:last-child:after{display:none}div#infographic-20217>p{margin:40px 0 0;text-align:center}.mfp-inline-holder .mfp-content{width:auto;border-radius:8px;position:relative}.white-popup{max-width:500px;padding:20px 20px 30px}.white-popup .heading{padding-left:45px;font-size:21px;border-bottom:1px solid #E6E6E6;line-height:40px;padding-bottom:20px;margin-bottom:20px;display:inline-block;min-width:315px;color:#100134}.white-popup .heading i{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;font-size:36px;color:#0FAEBF}.white-popup p{font-size:14px;line-height:22px}.mfp-close-btn-in .white-popup .mfp-close{color:#545454!important;position:absolute;bottom:20px;top:unset;right:unset;left:50%;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid gray;width:14px;height:14px;font-size:14px;line-height:13px;transform:translateX(-200%);padding-left:2px;opacity:1}.mfp-close-btn-in .white-popup .mfp-close:hover{text-decoration:none;color:#100134}.mfp-close-btn-in .white-popup .mfp-close::after{content:'Close';padding-left:10px;text-decoration:underline}@media screen and (min-width:1024px){.state-settlements ul li{float:left;width:25%;font-size:17px}.state-settlements h3{margin-bottom:35px}.state-settlements ul li>strong{font-size:22px}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.state-settlements ul li>strong{font-size:26px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"exposuresites\">Texas Asbestos Exposure Sites<\/h2>\n<p>When asbestos use was at its peak, it was widely used throughout Texas in a number of different industries, exposing workers to the dangers of this cancer-causing material.<\/p>\n<p>There are hundreds of verified asbestos exposure sites across the state of Texas, from Houston to El Paso.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-oil\">Texas Oil Refineries<\/h3>\n<p>Oil refineries are some of the most dangerous environments for asbestos exposure, and no state is home to more oil refineries than Texas. BP, Chevron, Exxon, Mobil, Shell, and other major oil companies all have a presence here.<\/p>\n<p>Many Texas oil refineries were built with asbestos insulation to prevent fires, since petroleum is extremely flammable. Unfortunately, this insulation can break down over time, causing the fibers to be inhaled by oil refinery workers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list-show-more show-mobile-only\">\n<p><strong>Examples of Texas oil refineries with known asbestos exposure include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Exxon Refinery, Baytown<\/li>\n<li>Gulf Oil, Beaumont<\/li>\n<li>Magnolia Petroleum Refinery, Beaumont<\/li>\n<li>Phillips Refinery, Borger<\/li>\n<li>Phillips Refinery, Fort Stockton<\/li>\n<li class=\"show-more-marker\">Phillips Petro Refinery, Phillips<\/li>\n<li>Shell Oil Refinery, Deer Park<\/li>\n<li>Texaco Oil, El Paso<\/li>\n<li>Texaco Refinery, Amarillo<\/li>\n<li>Texaco Refinery, Corpus Cristi<\/li>\n<li>Texas Petrochemical, Port Neches<\/li>\n<li>Valero Refinery, Corpus Christi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-building\">Texas Veterans and Military Bases<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20230 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/military-base-300x189.png\" alt=\"Exterior of a military barracks\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/military-base-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/military-base.png 722w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Texas has 15 U.S. military bases and a total of 28 military-related buildings that were built with asbestos-containing products. Anyone who worked or lived in these buildings could be at risk of developing mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Any veteran who served in the military before the 1980s could have been exposed to asbestos. Every branch of the military used asbestos to make ships, buildings, and vehicles without knowing the risks. Today, 33% of all mesothelioma cases involve U.S. Navy or shipyard exposure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list-show-more show-mobile-only\">\n<p><strong>Examples of military bases in Texas that used asbestos include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin<\/li>\n<li>Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio<\/li>\n<li>Camp Bullis Army Base, San Antonio<\/li>\n<li>Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Houston<\/li>\n<li>Fort Bliss, El Paso<\/li>\n<li>Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio<\/li>\n<li class=\"show-more-marker\">Kelly Air Force Base\/Kelly Field Annex, San Antonio<\/li>\n<li>Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio<\/li>\n<li>Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio<\/li>\n<li>Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/veterans\/\">Veterans with mesothelioma<\/a> may qualify for benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) if their asbestos exposure was service-related. Texas has a number of different resources veterans can use to access these benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Texas veterans with mesothelioma can access five different VA medical centers, 57 outpatient clinics, and 21 vet centers, among many other veteran resources located throughout the state.<\/p>\n<p>Services like the American Legion (AML) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) can also help Texas mesothelioma veterans access these benefits.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list-show-more\">\n<p><h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-welder\">Other Sites With Asbestos in Texas<\/h3>In addition to its confirmed presence in Texas oil refineries and on military bases, the deadly mineral asbestos has been used in other types of industries, including manufacturing, steel working, shipbuilding, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of other Texas asbestos job sites include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>A.O. Smith\/Armco Steel Mill, Houston<\/li>\n<li>Braunig Lake Power Plant, San Antonio<\/li>\n<li>Central Power &amp; Light (CP&amp;L), Corpus Christi<\/li>\n<li>Chevron Phillips Chemical, Sweeny<\/li>\n<li>First International Bank Building, Dallas<\/li>\n<li>Galveston Shipyard, Galveston<\/li>\n<li>Hudson Engineering\/Marine Shipyard, Houston<\/li>\n<li>Lonestar Industries, Lubbock<\/li>\n<li>Platzer Shipyard, Houston<\/li>\n<li>Texas Chemical, Texas City<\/li>\n<li>Texas Instruments, Dallas<\/li>\n<li>Todd Shipping Company, Galveston<\/li>\n<li>Village Creek Sewer Plant, Arlington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>You may still be eligible for compensation even if you do not see your place of employment on the list above. <a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">Contact a Texas mesothelioma attorney<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<h2>Texas Counties With the Most Asbestos-Related Deaths<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos affects families and communities in every state and county in the U.S. Along with mesothelioma, asbestos exposure has caused thousands of deaths in Texas from related diseases like asbestosis and lung cancer. Five counties were hit particularly hard in recent years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrap no-margin-top alternate-style\"><p id=\"tablepress-44-description\" class=\"tablepress-table-description tablepress-table-description-id-44\">Asbestos-Related Deaths Between 1999-2017<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-44\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-44 no-margin-top alternate-style\" aria-describedby=\"tablepress-44-description\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">County<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Estimated Deaths<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Average Deaths Per Year<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Harris County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2,124<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">111<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dallas County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">842<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Tarrant County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">750<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jefferson County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">697<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Bexar County<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">634<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-44 from cache -->\n<h2>Know Your Rights: Texas Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>Many mesothelioma victims choose to pursue justice and compensation by filing a <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuit<\/a> against the manufacturers of asbestos-based products.<\/p>\n<p>These manufacturers knew that people who were exposed to asbestos could get sick and die, but they chose to keep making and selling their products \u2014 <strong>putting profits ahead of people<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you or a loved one were injured by wrongful asbestos exposure, you have the <a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">legal right to file a claim<\/a>. Successful mesothelioma lawsuits force manufacturers to pay for the harm they\u2019ve caused victims and their families.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of a Texas mesothelioma lawyer, asbestos victims can see if they\u2019re eligible to receive compensation through a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18606\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque outline image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"outline\">.widget_oscar-vque.outline{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{border:1px solid #E6E7EC;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03);border-radius:10px;color:#383441;display:block;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:180px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline .vque-content{color:#383441;font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{color:#100134;display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{color:#100134;font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 20px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;color:#fff;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:3px;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.button.arrow{width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a{position:relative;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.outline{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-end;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a>div>div{width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 13px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0;color:#383441}}<\/style><a href=\"\/attorney-checklist\/\" title=\"Free Attorney Checklist\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Free Attorney Checklist Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lawyer-ipad-1.png\"><div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"95\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lawyer-ipad-1.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Attorney Questions Checklist\" \/><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Free Attorney Checklist<\/strong><p>Download our free list of 10 questions to ask when choosing a mesothelioma attorney.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"button yellow arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Checklist\">Get Your Free Checklist<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Who Is Eligible to File a Mesothelioma Claim in Texas?<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to Texas residents, mesothelioma patients who may have been exposed to asbestos while working in, living in, or visiting the state might qualify to file a claim for <a href=\"\/legal\/compensation\/\">financial compensation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, anyone who\u2019s been diagnosed with other serious asbestos-related diseases \u2014 such as lung cancer or asbestosis \u2014 may also qualify to file a claim with the help of a Texas mesothelioma attorney.<\/p>\n<p>Even those who develop an asbestos-related disease later in life, such as mesothelioma, may be eligible to file a claim. Surviving family members may also be able to file a claim on behalf of a mesothelioma victim.<\/p>\n<p>A Texas mesothelioma lawyer can explain how the state\u2019s laws and regulations impact someone\u2019s eligibility for different types of asbestos claims.<\/p>\n<h2>Texas Asbestos Laws and Regulations<\/h2>\n<p>Texas controls and regulates asbestos through several different laws and government agencies. The state adheres to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s (EPA) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP).<\/p>\n<p>Other asbestos regulations are enforced by the following state agencies and laws:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Texas Department of State Health Services:<\/strong> The department\u2019s Asbestos Program maintains the licensing standards for asbestos professionals. The program also regulates the proper procedures for maintenance, renovation, and demolition of asbestos-containing buildings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Texas Civil Practice &amp; Remedies Code:<\/strong> Texas asbestos laws are outlined in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 295. These laws govern asbestos removal and disposal, as well as worker training and safety requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act (TAHPA):<\/strong> This law is outlined in Texas Occupations Code Section 1954.001. It requires that buildings be inspected for the presence of asbestos whenever they\u2019re demolished or renovated. Violations of this law incur fines of $10,000 per day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Along with these regulating bodies, qualified Texas mesothelioma lawyers play a vital role in protecting Texans from the effects of asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-balance\">Statutes of Limitations in Texas<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20232 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/couple-lawyer-statute-of-limitations-300x167.png\" alt=\"A Texas mesothelioma lawyer goes over paperwork with a man and a woman\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/couple-lawyer-statute-of-limitations-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/couple-lawyer-statute-of-limitations.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Each state has specific laws regarding how long someone has to file a claim. These laws are called <a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">statutes of limitations<\/a> (SOLs).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Once an SOL has passed, you can no longer file a lawsuit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because these laws can be difficult to navigate, victims often turn to an experienced mesothelioma lawyer for help. A Texas mesothelioma lawyer can explain how statutes of limitations will affect your case and whether you should file a claim in Texas or another state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are two types of mesothelioma lawsuits a victim may file in Texas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Personal injury lawsuit:<\/strong> This lawsuit is filed when a living person who has mesothelioma seeks justice and compensation from the company or companies responsible for their disease.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/lawsuit\/wrongful-death\/\">Wrongful death lawsuit:<\/a> This lawsuit is filed when an eligible family member (or members) seek(s) justice and compensation from the company or companies responsible for their loved one\u2019s death from mesothelioma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>In Texas, the mesothelioma statute of limitations is typically <strong>2 years<\/strong> for both personal injury and wrongful death claims.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Only an experienced Texas mesothelioma lawyer will be able to determine the best course of action to help you file a strong lawsuit before time runs out. Even if statutes of limitations prevent you from filing a lawsuit, you may still be able to access compensation from an asbestos trust fund.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-compensation\">Asbestos Trust Funds in Texas<\/h3>\n<p>Bankrupt manufacturers of asbestos-based products were forced to set aside money in <a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">trust funds<\/a> to pay out future asbestos claims. Asbestos trusts aren\u2019t subject to regular statutes of limitations. Instead, they have their own deadlines to file claims.<\/p>\n<p>Today, more than <strong>$30 billion is available in asbestos trust funds<\/strong> for mesothelioma victims.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma victims may be able to file claims with multiple trusts. 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This is an agreement between a Texas mesothelioma lawyer for the victim (plaintiff) and the legal team(s) representing the manufacturers being sued.<\/p>\n<p>Often, settlements are reached due to the overwhelming evidence a Texas mesothelioma lawyer presents to the offending company or companies. Most settlements are <strong>between $1 million and $1.4 million<\/strong>, but some award more or less than this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable mesothelioma settlements by Simmons Hanly Conroy in Texas include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$4.6 million<\/strong> for a mechanic&#8217;s helper and painter in Kirbyville<\/li>\n<li><strong>$4.4 million<\/strong> to a boilermaker in Livingston<\/li>\n<li><strong>$4.5 million<\/strong> for a U.S. Steel worker in Houston<\/li>\n<li><strong>$4.2 million<\/strong> to a construction worker and steelworker in Brazoria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a mesothelioma lawsuit is not resolved with a settlement, it may proceed to a trial. In a trial, a jury hears each side (the victim\u2019s and the manufacturer\u2019s) and determines how much compensation the injured party (plaintiff) is owed.<\/p>\n<p>The average mesothelioma trial verdict is <strong>between $5 million and $11.4 million<\/strong>. However, it\u2019s also possible for the jury to rule in favor of the asbestos company (defendant), awarding the plaintiff no compensation.<\/p>\n<p>Consult with a Texas mesothelioma lawyer to see if a settlement or trial is best for your case.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"texaslawyer\">Connect With a Texas Mesothelioma Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos victims do not bear any responsibility for their mesothelioma diagnosis. Because of the heartless decisions made by manufacturers of asbestos-containing products, thousands of Americans have been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Texas mesothelioma lawyers know how this disease can devastate families and are here to help. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is in your best interest to work with a Texas mesothelioma lawyer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A qualified Texas mesothelioma attorney can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the work sites or locations where you were exposed to asbestos<\/li>\n<li>Obtain medical and military records<\/li>\n<li>Build an asbestos claim that maximizes your chances of securing compensation<\/li>\n<li>File your claim within the proper Texas statute of limitations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about your options, contact our team for a free, no-obligation case review. 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with mesothelioma, the first step toward justice is filing a claim with the help of a Texas mesothelioma lawyer. The only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral fiber used in a variety of building&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":0,"parent":917,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/template-state-legal-new.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17831","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17831","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17831"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17831\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17831"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}