(a) In this section, “employee” and “governmental unit” have the meanings assigned by § 101.001.
(b) A person who receives compensation under this chapter may not bring any action involving the same subject matter, including an action involving the person’s arrest, conviction, or length of confinement, against any governmental unit or an employee of any governmental unit.

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Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 103.153

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005