Texas
Statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Texas
Texas's medical malpractice statute is a strict two-year period from the breach or completion of treatment, capped at ten years total under § 74.251(b)'s statute of repose.
SoL period
2 years
From the date the cause of action accrues
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Filing deadline
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Where this rule comes from
Statute
Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 74.251
"No health care liability claim may be commenced unless the action is filed within two years from the occurrence of the breach or tort or from the date the medical or health care treatment that is the subject of the claim or the hospitalization for which the claim is made is completed."
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Last verified May 7, 2026
by Juryvine Editorial
What can extend or pause this clock
Minority tolling.
Minors under 12 have until their 14th birthday under § 74.251(b).
Frequently asked
- What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Texas?
- 2 years from the date the cause of action accrues. Authority: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 74.251.
- What if the plaintiff was a minor?
- Minors under 12 have until their 14th birthday under § 74.251(b).
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