Deadlines to File an Injury Lawsuit in Texas

Two years after the day the cause of action accrues.

Two years for trespass for injury to the property of another, conversion of personal property, and taking or detaining personal property.

Two years from the date of the breach or tort, or from the date the treatment or hospitalization at issue was completed. Children under 12 have until their 14th birthday. Regardless, every health care liability claim must be filed within 10 years after the act or omission (statute of repose). Before suing, the claimant must send written notice by certified mail to each provider at least 60 days before filing.

Two years, counted from the date of death.

Under the Texas Tort Claims Act, the government unit must receive notice of the claim no later than six months after the incident, describing the injury or damage, the time and place, and the incident. City charters may set shorter notice periods. Formal notice is not required if the government unit had actual notice of the death, injury or property damage. Damages are capped: the state at $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury or death ($100,000 for property damage); cities at $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence ($100,000 property); and other local government units at $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence ($100,000 property).