Civil Rights Attorneys in Texas
Civil rights attorneys handle cases where government officials — including police officers, correctional staff, and other public employees — violated your constitutional rights. These cases are most commonly brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the federal law that allows individuals to sue state and local government officials personally for constitutional violations. Whether you were beaten, falsely arrested, denied due process, or targeted because of who you are, a civil rights attorney can help you hold the government accountable.
AttorneyBenjamin L. Crump
Nationally acclaimed attorney Ben Crump is one of the most recognized and impactful civil rights figures in the United States. He has built a decades-long track record of holding law enforcement agencies, municipalities,... Read More →
AttorneyBob Hilliard
Bob Hilliard is a nationally recognized trial attorney and founding partner of Hilliard Martinez Gonzales LLP, based in Corpus Christi, Texas. With decades of experience litigating high-stakes civil rights and wrongful d... Read More →
AttorneyJames J. Harrington IV
James J. Harrington IV is a prominent Texas-based civil rights attorney with decades of experience litigating cases against law enforcement agencies, government entities, and institutions that violate the constitutional ... Read More →
AttorneyJeff Edwards
Jeff Edwards is a prominent civil rights attorney based in Austin, Texas, who has built a distinguished reputation over more than two decades of litigation against law enforcement agencies and government entities. He fou... Read More →
Law FirmThe Cochran Firm
The Cochran Firm is one of the most recognized civil rights and personal injury law firms in the United States, built on the legendary legacy of Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., whose career defined a generation of civil rights l... Read More →
State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits
For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.
Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 101.101
Notice of claim must be filed within 6 months of the incident under the Texas Tort Claims Act. Failure to provide timely notice bars the claim.
Texas has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.