An action under this subchapter is not precluded because the death is caused by a felonious act or because there may be a criminal proceeding in relation to the felony.
Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 71.006
EFFECT OF FELONIOUS ACT
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Arredondo v. Dugger (2011)
Most recently applied in Arredondo v. Dugger (May 2011)
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff
Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.