Death in Custody Attorneys in Texas
Death in custody attorneys represent families when a loved one dies while being held by law enforcement or in a government detention facility. These cases often involve questions about how the death occurred, whether it could have been prevented, and who is responsible — and these attorneys fight to get families the answers and accountability they deserve.
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.