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Statute of limitations for fraud in Texas

Texas fraud claims generally carry a four-year limitations period. Accrual and discovery can be fact-specific because fraud often turns on when the plaintiff knew or should have known of the misrepresentation and resulting injury.

SoL period
4 years
From the date the cause of action accrues

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Where this rule comes from

Statute
Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.004(a)(4)
"A person must bring suit for fraud not later than four years after accrual."
Read the full statute Last verified May 7, 2026 by Juryvine Editorial

What can extend or pause this clock

Discovery rule. Texas may defer fraud accrual until the fraud was discovered or could have been discovered through reasonable diligence.

Frequently asked

What is the statute of limitations for fraud in Texas?
4 years from the date the cause of action accrues. Authority: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.004(a)(4).
What if the injury wasn't immediately apparent?
Texas may defer fraud accrual until the fraud was discovered or could have been discovered through reasonable diligence.

Fraud statute by state

California 3 years Florida 4 years Illinois 5 years New York 6 years Pennsylvania 2 years

Other Texas statutes of limitations

Personal Injury 2 years Medical Malpractice 2 years Wrongful Death 2 years Breach of Written Contract 4 years Breach of Oral Contract 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.