Houston

Houston injury case types

The short answer

Houston lies mostly in Harris County and extends into Fort Bend, Montgomery and Waller counties, so where an injury happened decides which police agency, county and courthouse are involved. The pages below cover common next steps for each type of injury, with Houston and Texas facts linked to their official sources. InjuryClaimGuide is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

Key facts, as of October 22, 2026

The city of Houston lies in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Waller counties. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 place-by-county file
Civil filings for Harris County district courts go to the Harris County District Clerk's Civil Intake at 201 Caroline, 1st Floor, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77002. Source: Harris County District Clerk, Hours and Locations
The City of Houston's charter, quoted on the city Legal Department's claims page, requires written, verified notice of an injury claim against the city within 90 days; the page says to sign the letter before a notary and mail it to the City Secretary's Office, with a copy to the City Attorney's Claims/Subrogation Section. Source: City of Houston Legal Department, Filing a Claim
Texas generally sets a two-year limitations period for personal-injury lawsuits, counted from the day the cause of action accrues, with exceptions set by statute. Source: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §16.003

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