10/09/2026
Many Texans never call a lawyer because they assume being partly at fault ends the conversation. It usually does not. Texas uses a proportionate responsibility rule. More than one person can share fault, and an injured person found partly responsible can still recover, with the award reduced by their share. The hard line is 50 percent. Past that, Texas law bars recovery, which is why insurers fight over percentages. This is general information, not legal advice, and how it applies depends on the facts.