Sec. 541.158. REJECTION OF SETTLEMENT OFFER. (a) A settlement offer is rejected unless both parts of the offer required under Section 541.157 are accepted by the claimant not later than the 30th day after the date the offer is made.
(b) A settlement offer made by a person against whom a claim under this subchapter is pending that complies with this subchapter and is rejected by the claimant may be filed with the court accompanied by an affidavit certifying the offer's rejection.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests
Subtitle C - Deceptive, Unfair, and Prohibited Practices
Chapter 541 - Unfair Methods of Competition and Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices
Subchapter D. Private Action for Damages
Section 541.151. Private Action for Damages Authorized
Section 541.152. Damages, Attorney's Fees, and Other Relief
Section 541.153. Frivolous Action
Section 541.154. Prior Notice of Action
Section 541.156. Settlement Offer
Section 541.157. Contents of Settlement Offer
Section 541.158. Rejection of Settlement Offer
Section 541.159. Limit on Recovery After Settlement Offer