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Texas Personal Injury Statute of Limitations Calculator

Texas gives most claims two years — but a genuinely extended window exists for certain sexual abuse claims, doubled by the legislature in 2019. Enter your date below to see your actual deadline.

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When is your filing deadline?

Enter the date of the injury. We'll show the actual Texas deadline, in plain terms.

Deadline to file suit (2 years)
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Why: CPRC § 16.003(a)/(b) sets a general two-year deadline covering personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death alike.
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The general rule: two years, covering a broad list

Under CPRC § 16.003, a person must bring suit for personal injury, property damage, trespass, conversion, and wrongful death all within two years of the day the cause of action accrues — a single broad rule covering a genuinely wide range of claim types.

A genuinely extended window for certain sexual abuse claims

Not every Texas claim shares the two-year rule. Claims arising from certain sexual offenses carry a far longer deadline — up to 30 years for claims involving child victims. See our full guide to Texas's discovery rule and tolling for this genuinely significant exception, and a real 2019 legislative change that doubled it.

Asbestos and silica claims: a distinct accrual rule

Claims involving asbestos- or silica-related injuries follow their own special accrual rule under CPRC § 16.0031, tied to specific statutory definitions rather than the ordinary injury date.

Government claims: a notice period that can shrink dramatically

Claims against a government entity follow the Texas Tort Claims Act, with a notice requirement that can be far shorter than it first appears. See our full guide to Texas government claim deadlines.

Texas statute of limitations — frequently asked questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas?

Two years from the date the cause of action accrues, under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.003, covering personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death alike.

Is Texas's wrongful death deadline also two years?

Yes, generally two years from the date of death, under the same statute that covers ordinary personal injury.

Are there genuinely longer deadlines for certain claims in Texas?

Yes. Claims arising from certain child sexual abuse offenses get up to 30 years, and claims involving certain adult sexual offenses get 5 years, both far longer than the general two-year rule.

Did the 30-year child sexual abuse deadline always exist in Texas?

No. The Texas Legislature doubled this period from 15 years to 30 years in 2019, a real and significant extension.

What happens if I miss Texas's filing deadline?

The court will almost always dismiss the case, and the right to seek compensation is lost permanently, regardless of how strong the underlying claim was.

Texas personal injury tools & guides

Discovery Rule & TollingThe 30-year window, doubled by the legislature in 2019 Government Claim DeadlinesWhy a city charter can shrink 6 months to 30 days What Happens If You Miss the DeadlineTexas's dismissal rule, and rare exceptions Texas Comparative Negligence CalculatorTexas's 51% fault bar

This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on Texas statute (CPRC § 16.003, § 16.0031, § 16.0045) verified per our methodology. Deadlines can vary based on the specific facts of a claim. Confirm your actual deadline with a licensed Texas attorney before acting.