Statute of Limitations
2-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act provides additional cause of action with potential treble damages. Discovery rule starts when the plaintiff discovered or should have discovered the connection between paraquat and Parkinson’s.
2028-06-30
Where to File in Texas
Texas paraquat cases can be filed in the district court of the county where the plaintiff resides or where exposure occurred. Rio Grande Valley counties (Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr) and South Texas agricultural regions are primary venues. Harris County (Houston) and Dallas County handle significant mass tort litigation volume. Federal claims are coordinated through MDL 3004 in S.D. Illinois.
Exposure in Texas
Source: USGS Pesticide Use Estimates
Source: USDA Census of Agriculture
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics