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Last reviewed: June 12, 2026How we research
Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
2-year statute of limitations for personal injury under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003. Texas uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar, preventing recovery if the plaintiff is 51% or more at fault.
2 years from accident date
Texas Data
Exposure in Texas
Source: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Source: State Bar of Texas / Insurance Data
Source: NHTSA FARS Database / TxDOT
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