Under the Texas Tort Claims Act, if you file a claim against the government, notice of the claim must be filed within six months of the date of the accident with the appropriate governmental unit. The notice must set forth the damages and injuries, specify the time and place of the accident, and provide a description of what happened.
Examples of causes of car accident claims for which the government may be liable include:
Defective traffic signals
Poor maintenance of the roadway
Missing or broken guardrails
Accident involving a government vehicle
Missing signs or ineffective signage