Section 14A.053 - [Multiple Versions] Grievance System Decision; Exhaustion Of Administrative Remedies(a) A civilly committed individual who files a claim that is subject to a grievance system established by the office or a facility under contract with the office shall file with the court: (1) an affidavit or unsworn declaration stating the date that the grievance was filed and the date the written decision was received by the individual; and (2) a copy of the written decision from the grievance system. (b) A court shall dismiss a claim if the civilly committed individual fails to file the claim before the 31st day after the date the individual receives the written decision from the grievance system. (c) If a claim is filed before the grievance system procedure is complete, the court shall stay the proceeding with respect to the claim for a period not to exceed 180 days to permit completion of the grievance system procedure. Tex. Civ. Prac. and Rem. Code § 14A.053
Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 203,Sec. 1, eff. 5/24/2023.