(a) On motion of the defendant that the claimant did not give the notice under § 147.044, the court shall:
(1) abate the action; and
(2) require the claimant to give the notice before the 31st day after the date of the order of abatement.
(b) The court shall dismiss the claimant’s action if the claimant does not give notice as required by Subsection (a)(2).

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Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 147.046

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.