What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Texas?
In Texas, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §§ 16.003(a), 16.012.
Product liability Deadlines in Texas
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in Texas?
In Texas, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §§ 16.003(a), 16.012. The full rule is: 2 Years (15-yr repose).
When does the clock start for product liability in Texas?
Two years under the general personal-injury period, subject to the fifteen-year statute of repose in § 16.012 running from the date the product was sold.
Can the Texas deadline for product liability be extended?
Section 16.012 contains its own exceptions in subsections (c), (d), and (d-1). The repose period can bar a claim even where the two-year period has not yet run out.
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 product liability?
Texas's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 19 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for product liability ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Product Liability Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the product liability deadline in Texas:
