Issue: Can you recover from a City/State Government in Texas for injuries caused by a road defect? Answer: No, you cannot. It's almost impossible to recover for damages caused by road defects. Discussion: Governmental entities are generally immune from liability based on the concept of "governmental immunity" (the Old English concept of you can'tThe post Potholes, Cracks and Other Treacherous Road Conditions for Cyclists appeared first on Cyclist.