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Settlements and Judgments
Settlements Arising Under the Texas Tort Claims Act

A state agency may not agree to a settlement under the Texas Tort Claims Act (TTCA) unless the governor determines the settlement to be in the best interests of the agency. This restriction does not apply to an agency that has acquired insurance under the TTCA.

Documentation Requirements [+]

  1. A purchase voucher submitted to pay a settlement, judgment or claim must be drawn by the involved state agency and approved by the attorney general by letter and the governor by signature on the voucher. This includes claims made in federal court, claims under Chapter 101, 104 or 105, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, or an eligible medical malpractice claim under Chapter 59, Education Code.
  2. Comptroller objects 7221, 7225, 7226 or 7229 must be used.
  3. Comptroller object 7241 must be used for pre-judgment or post-judgment interest.

Sources [+]

Texas Education Code, Chapter 59; Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Sections 116.002 and 116.003, Chapters 104 and 105; General Appropriations Act, Strategy A.1.3 and Riders 4 and 5 in the appropriations to Fiscal Programs – Comptroller of Public Accounts.