Sec. 554.005. LIMITATION PERIOD. Except as provided by Section 554.006, a public employee who seeks relief under this chapter must sue not later than the 90th day after the date on which the alleged violation of this chapter:
(1) occurred; or
(2) was discovered by the employee through reasonable diligence.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics
Chapter 554 - Protection for Reporting Violations of Law
Section 554.002. Retaliation Prohibited for Reporting Violation of Law
Section 554.003. Relief Available to Public Employee
Section 554.0035. Waiver of Immunity
Section 554.004. Burden of Proof; Presumption; Affirmative Defense
Section 554.005. Limitation Period
Section 554.006. Use of Grievance or Appeal Procedures
Section 554.007. Where Suit Brought
Section 554.008. Civil Penalty
Section 554.009. Notice to Employees
Section 554.010. Audit of State Governmental Entity After Suit