Bayer/Monsanto's Roundup herbicide has been the subject of one of the most significant mass tort proceedings in recent history. Glyphosate -- Roundup's active ingredient -- has been linked to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and related blood cancers in thousands of plaintiffs nationwide. Texas residents who used Roundup and were later diagnosed with a qualifying cancer may have a claim in MDL 2741 (In re: Roundup Products Liability Litigation), the federal multidistrict litigation consolidated in the Northern District of California.
This page covers Texas's filing window for Roundup claims, who qualifies, how to document your exposure, Texas-specific procedural notes, and what publicly available information reveals about the settlement landscape.
This is not legal advice. Talk to a licensed attorney in your state before making any legal decisions about your situation.
Last updated: June 2026. MDL 2741 status: Ongoing in N.D. Cal. Post-global-settlement opt-out claims and new plaintiff cases remain active.
Texas's Filing Window for Roundup Claims
Texas applies a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. For toxic tort cases like Roundup, Texas courts recognize the discovery rule, which significantly shapes when that two-year clock begins.
Discovery rule in Texas: Texas courts hold that the limitations period begins when the plaintiff knew or should have known of the injury and its connection to a wrongful act. For Roundup claimants, this generally means the clock starts when you received your cancer diagnosis and had reason to connect it to glyphosate exposure -- not necessarily the date of first exposure or even the date of diagnosis alone.
Tolling provisions: Texas law recognizes limited tolling of the statute of limitations:
- ·Minority: If the claimant was under 18 at the time of injury or diagnosis, the two-year clock typically starts on their 18th birthday.
- ·Legal disability: If the claimant is under a legal disability (such as unsound mind), tolling may apply.
- ·Fraudulent concealment: If Bayer/Monsanto fraudulently concealed material information about glyphosate's risks, Texas courts may toll the limitations period.
Important: Statutes of limitations vary by state and by the specific facts of each case. Do not rely on general rules to determine your personal filing deadline. Consult a licensed Texas attorney immediately to identify the window that applies to your claim.
Who Qualifies for a Roundup Claim in Texas
Texas has a large agricultural and landscaping industry, producing a significant population of Roundup-exposed workers and residents. A qualifying claimant generally needs to satisfy three criteria.
1. Substantial Roundup exposure
Qualifying exposure involves repeated, ongoing contact with Roundup or other glyphosate-based herbicides -- not a one-time or accidental encounter. Strong Texas claim profiles include:
- ·Farmers and ranchers who applied Roundup to crops, pastures, or fence lines over multiple seasons
- ·Agricultural workers and farmhands in the cotton, corn, soybean, or grain industries
- ·Landscapers and groundskeepers with professional herbicide application duties
- ·Municipal workers applying herbicides on roadways, utility right-of-ways, or parks
- ·Residential users with years of repeated Roundup use in large yard or garden areas
2. Qualifying cancer diagnosis
The primary qualifying conditions are:
- ·Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) -- the central qualifying diagnosis
- ·Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)
- ·Follicular lymphoma
- ·Chronic lymphocytic leukemia / small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL)
- ·Other B-cell lymphoma subtypes
A licensed attorney can assess whether your specific cancer diagnosis fits the current litigation cohort.
3. Temporal connection between exposure and diagnosis
Exposure to Roundup generally must predate the cancer diagnosis by a period consistent with the disease's latency -- typically several years. Plaintiffs with documented evidence of Roundup use before their diagnosis have a clearer factual foundation.
How to Document Your Roundup Exposure in Texas
Documentation is critical in toxic tort litigation. Texas Roundup plaintiffs typically gather evidence in three categories.
Exposure records:
- ·Purchase receipts, invoices, or credit card statements for Roundup products
- ·Photos of Roundup containers, mixing tanks, or spray equipment on your property
- ·Farm supply or co-op purchase records (TSC, Southern States, local co-ops)
- ·Pesticide application logs or farm records maintained for USDA or crop insurance purposes
- ·Employer records: job descriptions, pesticide licensing records, SDS documents
- ·Witness statements from neighbors, coworkers, or family members
Medical records:
- ·Pathology report confirming cancer type and diagnosis date
- ·Oncologist and hematologist treatment records
- ·Records of first symptoms and initial diagnostic workup
- ·Any occupational health evaluations documenting chemical exposure history
Employment and farm records:
- ·USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) records or crop insurance documentation
- ·W-2s, employment contracts, or union records for agricultural workers
- ·Texas pesticide applicator license records (if applicable)
You do not need all of this before speaking to an attorney. Mass tort attorneys typically work on contingency and can help gather records after evaluating your initial claim. Preserve any Roundup containers, receipts, or farm records you currently have.
Texas-Specific Procedural Notes
Texas Roundup claims follow the federal MDL structure, with the option of Texas state court depending on the specifics of your case.
Federal court and MDL 2741:
Texas has four federal judicial districts: Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western. Federal Roundup cases filed in any Texas district are typically transferred to MDL 2741 (In re: Roundup Products Liability Litigation) in the Northern District of California for consolidated pretrial proceedings. This includes general causation discovery, expert witness challenges, and any bellwether trials conducted at the MDL level.
After MDL pretrial work concludes, your case may be remanded to the originating Texas federal district for trial, or it may settle before reaching that stage.
Texas state court:
Texas also has state court jurisdiction over product liability claims involving Texas plaintiffs. Some Roundup claimants have pursued state court filings to avoid the federal MDL timeline. Texas follows the learned intermediary doctrine and other state-specific product liability standards that may affect how your case is presented.
Forum selection is a strategic decision. The choice between Texas federal court (with transfer to MDL) and Texas state court involves evaluating the strength of your causation evidence, the current pace of MDL proceedings, and your attorney's assessment of the local state court environment. A licensed Texas attorney with mass tort experience can advise on which forum makes sense for your specific situation.
What the Roundup Settlement Framework Looks Like
Bayer reached a reported $10.9 billion global settlement in 2020 resolving approximately 95,000 pending Roundup cases. That settlement is closed. Ongoing litigation continues for plaintiffs who were not part of the 2020 resolution -- including opt-outs, new claimants, and plaintiffs whose cases were excluded.
Factors that affect settlement value (based on publicly available information):
Settlement amounts in mass tort cases vary significantly based on individual facts:
- ·Type and severity of the cancer diagnosis
- ·Duration and intensity of Roundup exposure
- ·Age at diagnosis and impact on life expectancy and earning capacity
- ·Economic damages: lost income, out-of-pocket medical expenses
- ·Strength of causation documentation
- ·Trial readiness and current MDL status
Publicly reported outcomes: Roundup jury verdicts in bellwether trials produced awards ranging from approximately $80 million (Hardeman) to billions of dollars (Pilliod -- before post-trial reductions). These figures reflect jury decisions before appeals and remittitur. Individual settlement amounts within the 2020 global resolution were not publicly disclosed.
Settlement projections for individual cases are speculative and depend entirely on your specific facts. No attorney can guarantee any particular outcome or settlement value. This is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Texas attorney for an honest assessment of your case.
Consulting a Texas Attorney About Your Roundup Claim
If you were exposed to Roundup in Texas and later diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or another qualifying blood cancer, consulting a licensed Texas attorney is the appropriate next step.
Most mass tort attorneys handling Roundup cases work on a contingency fee basis -- no upfront fees, with attorney fees owed only from any recovery. A qualified attorney can help you evaluate:
- ·Whether your exposure history and diagnosis fit the current litigation cohort
- ·Whether you are within Texas's two-year statute of limitations based on your specific facts
- ·Whether federal MDL or Texas state court is the better forum
- ·The strength of your documentation and how to fill gaps
Do not wait. Texas's two-year limitations period is strictly enforced. A missed deadline can permanently eliminate your ability to file, regardless of how strong the underlying claim is. Statutes of limitations vary by state and by the specific facts of your case -- verify your deadline with a licensed attorney.
This is not legal advice. Talk to a licensed attorney in Texas to understand the specific rules and deadlines that apply to your situation.