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Texas Family Code - FAM § 41.001. Liability

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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.

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