Free tool. Pick your case type + injury date — see exactly how long you have under Texas law to file your claim. Sourced from the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code.
Important: This tool restates Texas statute deadlines for general information only. It is not legal advice. Many Texas cases have shorter or longer deadlines depending on facts (discovery rule, government claims, minor plaintiffs, fraudulent concealment). HurtMatch is a referral service, not a law firm. Consult a Texas attorney immediately to confirm your specific deadline.
| Case Type | Deadline | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Most personal injury (negligence) | 2 years | CPRC § 16.003(a) |
| Wrongful death + survival | 2 years | CPRC § 16.003(b) |
| Medical malpractice (adult) | 2 years | CPRC § 74.251 |
| Medical malpractice (minor under 12) | By 14th birthday | CPRC § 74.251(b) |
| Statute of repose (med-mal) | 10 years (absolute) | CPRC § 74.251(b) |
| Government entity (Tort Claims Act) | 6 months notice + 2 years filing | CPRC § 101.101 |
| City of Houston-specific notice | 90 days | Houston City Charter Art. IX § 11 |
| City of Dallas notice | 6 months | Dallas City Charter Ch. XX § 18 |
| DTPA / consumer protection | 2 years (from discovery) | Bus. & Com. Code § 17.565 |
| Property damage (real or personal) | 2 years | CPRC § 16.003 |
| Insurance bad faith | 4 years | CPRC § 16.051 |
| Breach of contract | 4 years | CPRC § 16.051 |
| Fraud | 4 years (from discovery) | CPRC § 16.004 |
| Sexual assault civil claim | 5 years (varies) | CPRC § 16.0045 |
| Workers' compensation (no third party) | 1 year (file claim) | Lab. Code § 409.003 |
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