What is the statute of limitations for premises liability in Texas?

2 years from the date the cause of action accrues. Authority: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003(a).

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Statute of limitations for premises liability in Texas

Texas premises-liability injury claims generally use the two-year personal-injury limitations period. The filing clock usually starts when the injury occurs, while narrow discovery-rule arguments depend on the facts.

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 § 16.003(a)

"Personal-injury actions must be brought not later than two years after accrual."

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

Frequently asked

What is the statute of limitations for premises liability in Texas?: 2 years from the date the cause of action accrues. Authority: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003(a).

Premises Liability statute by state

California 2 years Florida 2 years Illinois 2 years New York 3 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 Fraud 4 years Civil Rights — 42 U.S.C. § 1983 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.