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Texas Claim Deadlines

Many Texas personal-injury claims are subject to a two-year limitations period, but exceptions and shorter notice rules can apply.

General two-year limitations period

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 generally provides a two-year limitations period for personal-injury and property-damage claims. The date and claim type matter.

Official source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003.

Exceptions and shorter notices

Different rules may apply to minors, persons under a legal disability, governmental entities, wrongful-death claims, contractual claims, or claims arising in another jurisdiction. Governmental notice deadlines can be much shorter.

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Submitting a website form does not preserve a legal claim or satisfy any notice requirement. Contact a licensed attorney promptly for advice about a specific deadline.

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