What Is the Statute of Limitations for Trespass in Texas?
In Texas, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 2 years under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003(a).
Trespass Deadlines in Texas
How long do you have to file a trespass claim in Texas?
In Texas, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 2 years under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003(a).
When does the clock start for trespass in Texas?
Two years for trespass for injury to the estate or to the property of another, named expressly in § 16.003(a).
Can the Texas deadline for trespass be extended?
An action to recover real property itself runs on a different track. A continuing trespass can affect when the claim accrues.
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 trespass?
Texas's 2 years is among the shortest in the country. Across the 48 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for trespass ranges from 2 years to 10 years, and 3 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Trespass to Land Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the trespass deadline in Texas:
