Texas Countertop Silicosis Lawsuit
Updated March 2026
Texas At a Glance
- Statute of Limitations: 2 years
- SOL Type: Discovery rule applies
- Workers' Comp: Texas workers' compensation (if your employer carried it) does not bar a product liability lawsuit against stone manufacturers, distributors, or retailers. These are separate legal remedies. Notably, many small Texas fabrication shops are non-subscribers to workers' comp — which may affect your options. An attorney can advise.
- State Bar: Texas Bar Association →
- Major City: Houston
- Major City: San Antonio
- Major City: Dallas
Filing Deadline in Texas
Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations for product liability claims. Texas is one of the largest states for countertop fabrication — Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin all have significant fabrication shop concentrations with predominantly Hispanic/Latino workforces. The discovery rule applies — the 2-year period may start from the date of diagnosis or when you learned the connection between your illness and engineered stone.
⚠️ Important: Many workers don't connect their lung disease to engineered stone until years after exposure. Under the discovery rule, your deadline may start from when you discovered the connection. Don't assume you've missed your window — consult an attorney.
Workers' Compensation & Your Lawsuit Rights in Texas
Texas workers' compensation (if your employer carried it) does not bar a product liability lawsuit against stone manufacturers, distributors, or retailers. These are separate legal remedies. Notably, many small Texas fabrication shops are non-subscribers to workers' comp — which may affect your options. An attorney can advise.
You can pursue both workers' compensation benefits and a product liability lawsuit against stone manufacturers simultaneously in most cases. An attorney can advise on coordination rules specific to Texas.
Do You Qualify? — Texas Stone Workers
To have a viable silicosis claim in Texas, you generally need to show:
- You worked with engineered stone countertops — cutting, grinding, polishing, installing, or fabricating
- You have been diagnosed with silicosis, PMF, lung cancer, or another occupational lung disease — or have significant respiratory symptoms after fabrication work
- You were not adequately warned about silicosis risks or provided proper respiratory protection
- You are within Texas's 2-year filing window (discovery rule may extend this)
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Check My Eligibility → Frequently Asked Questions — Texas
How long do I have to file a silicosis lawsuit in Texas?+
Texas product liability claims are evaluated under a 2-year limitations framework. However, the exact deadline depends on when your lung disease was diagnosed, when you connected your illness to engineered stone exposure, and applicable tolling rules. Many workers only recently learned the connection — the discovery rule may mean your deadline starts from your diagnosis date or date of knowledge.
Does Texas use a discovery rule for silicosis claims?+
Texas generally follows a discovery framework for product liability claims. Under the discovery rule, the limitations period starts when you knew or reasonably should have known your lung disease was connected to engineered stone exposure — not necessarily when you first developed symptoms.
Does workers' comp prevent me from suing stone manufacturers in Texas?+
Texas workers' compensation (if your employer carried it) does not bar a product liability lawsuit against stone manufacturers, distributors, or retailers. These are separate legal remedies. Notably, many small Texas fabrication shops are non-subscribers to workers' comp — which may affect your options. An attorney can advise.
Does my immigration status affect my silicosis claim in Texas?+
No. Your immigration status does NOT affect your right to file a product liability lawsuit in Texas. Product liability law protects all workers on US soil regardless of immigration status. Your personal status is protected and cannot be used as a defense by stone manufacturers.
Is there a cost to evaluate a silicosis claim in Texas?+
No upfront cost. Attorneys handling countertop silicosis cases work on contingency — they only get paid if you receive compensation. The initial case evaluation is free and confidential.
Disclaimer: This page provides general information about Texas's statute of limitations for product liability claims. It is not legal advice. Individual deadlines and eligibility depend on specific facts that only a licensed Texas attorney can evaluate. Your immigration status does not affect your rights.