What Is the Statute of Limitations for Assault And Battery in Texas?
In Texas, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 2 years under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003(a).
Assault and battery Deadlines in Texas
How long do you have to file a assault and battery claim in Texas?
In Texas, the statute of limitations for assault and battery is generally 2 years under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003(a).
When does the clock start for assault and battery in Texas?
Two years, under the personal injury period.
Can the Texas deadline for assault and battery be extended?
A criminal prosecution does not pause the civil clock. Minority tolling applies under § 16.001. Civil assault and battery are not named expressly in § 16.003(a) — the mapping rests on their treatment as personal injury.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Texas?
Often, yes. Written notice to the governmental unit within 6 months under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 101.101. The Texas Tort Claims Act requires notice to the governmental unit within six months of the incident. A city charter or ordinance may impose a substantially shorter deadline — some as short as 45 to 90 days — and that shorter period controls. The general two-y…
How does Texas compare to other states for assault and battery?
Texas's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 49 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for assault and battery ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Assault & Battery Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the assault and battery deadline in Texas:
