Statute of limitations for breach of oral contract in Texas

Texas generally uses a four-year limitations period for debt and contract-style obligations. The exact accrual date depends on the agreement and breach, and some sale-of-goods or negotiable-instrument disputes can be governed by more specific UCC rules.

SoL period

4 years

From the date the cause of action accrues

Important: Check for UCC, negotiable-instrument, mortgage, or consumer-debt rules before relying on this general contract row.

Compute your deadline

Filing deadline

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Where this rule comes from

Statute

Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.004(a)(3)

"A person must bring suit on debt not later than four years after accrual."

Read the full statute Last verified May 7, 2026 by Juryvine Editorial

Frequently asked

What is the statute of limitations for breach of oral contract in Texas?: 4 years from the date the cause of action accrues. Authority: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.004(a)(3).

Breach of Oral Contract statute by state

California 2 years Florida 4 years Illinois 5 years New York 6 years Pennsylvania 4 years

Other Texas statutes of limitations

Personal Injury 2 years Medical Malpractice 2 years Wrongful Death 2 years Breach of Written Contract 4 years Fraud 4 years Civil Rights — 42 U.S.C. § 1983 2 years Premises Liability 2 years Product Liability 2 years

Not legal advice. Statutes of limitations are governed by complex doctrine with many exceptions. Use this page as a starting point and verify with an attorney before relying on any deadline. Juryvine is not a law firm and does not represent clients.