Texas Mesothelioma Trust Fund Claims
Texas has a deep asbestos exposure history through Gulf Coast refineries, petrochemical plants, shipyards (Galveston, Beaumont, Pasadena), and oil and gas operations. The state hosts a substantial mesothelioma claimant population and is home to Danziger & De Llano (Houston).
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Texas mesothelioma overview
Texas's industrial base — particularly the Gulf Coast refining and petrochemical complex — has produced one of the highest mesothelioma claimant populations in the U.S. Houston Ship Channel refineries, Beaumont/Port Arthur petrochemical operations, Galveston shipyards, and Pasadena chemical plants exposed tens of thousands of workers to asbestos throughout the 1945-1985 era.
Statute of limitations in Texas
Texas applies a 2-year statute of limitations for asbestos-related personal injury claims, running from the date of diagnosis (under the discovery rule). Wrongful death claims must be filed within 2 years of death. These deadlines apply to the underlying tort lawsuit; trust claims are federal and accept filings on a rolling basis.
Major Texas industries with asbestos exposure
Major Texas industries with significant historical asbestos exposure:
- Refineries — Houston Ship Channel, Beaumont, Port Arthur, Corpus Christi, Texas City. Refinery workers have very strong claim profiles. See refinery worker page.
- Petrochemical plants — Pasadena, Channelview, Freeport, Bayport, Deer Park
- Shipyards — Galveston, Beaumont (Pennsylvania Shipyard), Pasadena
- Steel mills — multiple Texas locations
- Construction — Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin metropolitan boom era
- Oil and gas operations — drilling, production, and field services across Texas oil-producing regions
Filing trust claims as a Texas resident
Asbestos bankruptcy trust claims are federal — they accept claims from claimants in any U.S. state. Texas residents file with all applicable trusts identical to claimants from other states. The state-specific consideration is the underlying tort claim\'s statute of limitations, which determines how long after diagnosis you have to file lawsuits in Texas court.
Frequently asked questions for Texas residents
I worked at a Houston Ship Channel refinery — what trusts apply?
Houston Ship Channel refinery workers have well-documented exposure paths. File the standard refinery worker trust package (12-15 trusts typical). See refinery worker page for details.
How long do I have to file in Texas?
Texas personal injury statute of limitations is 2 years from diagnosis (discovery rule). Wrongful death is 2 years from death. Trust claims (federal) accept filings on a rolling basis but the tort lawsuit's 2-year deadline is critical to preserve.
Where is Danziger & De Llano located?
Danziger & De Llano, LLP is based in Houston, Texas at 440 Louisiana St., Suite 1212. The firm is a Texas-licensed mesothelioma practice with decades of experience filing Gulf Coast asbestos claims.
Did Galveston shipyards produce many mesothelioma cases?
Yes. Galveston-area shipyards (and the Pennsylvania Shipyard in Beaumont) built and overhauled ships during WWII and post-war eras with extensive asbestos installations. Civilian shipyard workers from these facilities have strong claim profiles.
I worked oil & gas in West Texas — different exposure?
Oil and gas field workers had different exposure profiles than refinery workers — primarily through equipment maintenance and workover operations. File Dresser Industries and other oil/gas industry trusts plus Halliburton/Harbison-Walker for refinery-related work.