What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Texas?
In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003(a).
Personal injury Deadlines in Texas
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Texas?
In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003(a).
When does the clock start for personal injury in Texas?
Two years after the day the cause of action accrues. Section 16.003(a) names personal injury alongside trespass, conversion, and taking or detaining personal property.
Can the Texas deadline for personal injury be extended?
Section 16.001 tolls the period for a claimant under 18 or of unsound mind. Sections 16.010, 16.0031, and 16.0045 carve out exceptions. Government defendants require notice under § 101.101.
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 personal injury?
Texas's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for personal injury ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Personal Injury Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the personal injury deadline in Texas:
