Monell Claims Attorneys in Texas

Monell claims attorneys sue local governments and municipalities — not just individual officers — for civil rights violations that stem from an unconstitutional policy, a widespread custom, or a failure to properly train or supervise officers. Named after a landmark Supreme Court case, a Monell claim is one of the most powerful legal tools for forcing a government agency to change how it operates and making the institution, not just the individual, pay for what happened.

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Bob Hilliard

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Hilliard Martinez Gonzales LLP

📍Corpus Christi, TX

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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Monell Claims · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death

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 →

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.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury2 years

Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against Government180 days

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.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Texas has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.