Statute of limitations for breach of contract in Texas

Rule or statute summary

Run this scenario in DocketMath using the Statute Of Limitations calculator.

In Texas, the statute of limitations (“SOL”) for a breach of contract claim can depend on how the claim is framed and what legal theory the parties plead. This page is written as a general/default rule snapshot for the DocketMath calculator when no claim-type-specific sub-rule is identified.

Default result (general rule)

Using the jurisdiction data provided for Texas (US‑TX):

• General SOL period: 0.0833333333 years
• Equivalent timeframe: 1 month (≈ 0.0833333333 years = 1/12 of a year)
• Where this default comes from: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 12 (see Citations)

Important default-only note: The briefing data explicitly states that no claim-type-specific sub-rule was found. That means the tool’s “default/general” period is the fallback baseline used when the calculator cannot narrow the SOL to a specific contractual category or cause-of-action subtype.

Practical interpretation (what “1 month” means for timing)

If you rely on DocketMath’s calculator under the default/general assumption, the practical takeaway is straightforward:

• Default timeframe: 1 month
• Resulting risk: If a breach is identified late, the “latest filing date” can arrive quickly under this default baseline.

Because SOL can turn on contract type and how the cause of action is pled, treat this as a triage starting point, not a guarantee of what a court will apply in your exact dispute.

What you should enter into DocketMath (and why)

To produce a meaningful deadline, your inputs should match the calculator’s model of “accrual” and timing:

• Event date: commonly the breach date or the date performance was due and not performed
• Discovery/notice date (only if your DocketMath version asks for it): some accrual rules incorporate notice/discovery concepts
• Rule selection: choose Default/General when no claim-type-specific rule applies (per the briefing note)

How changes in inputs affect the output

When you run the calculator, you should expect:

• Starting date moves → the latest filing date moves in the same direction
• Default vs. specialized selection → if you can switch away from default to a specific claim category, the deadline may change materially (sometimes from 1 month to a longer period)
• Rounding/granularity → depending on how the tool calculates days/months, you may see a small date difference

A gentle reminder: this is general information to help you estimate timelines and plan next steps. It isn’t legal advice, and the correct limitations authority for a particular breach-of-contract claim may differ based on facts and pleading.

Citations

Default/general SOL period from the provided Texas jurisdiction data:

• Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 12

  • Source: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.12.htm

Context/pitfall: Many people associate Texas breach-of-contract limitations with civil SOL structures (often seen through the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code), but this page is intentionally constrained to the provided jurisdiction data (Chapter 12 + the default/general snapshot). If your claim fits a different civil limitations framework, the applicable SOL could be different.

Sources and references

• TODO: Confirm whether the Chapter 12 reference is the intended limitations authority for the specific breach-of-contract scenario being evaluated (given the civil nature of most contract claims).
• TODO: If DocketMath supports additional contract category mappings, verify whether any contractual sub-rule could apply (the current briefing indicates no claim-type-specific sub-rule was found).

Use the calculator

Use DocketMath’s statute-of-limitations calculator to convert the default SOL period into a specific “latest filing date.”

Primary CTA: Run DocketMath’s calculator at /tools/statute-of-limitations

Run the Statute Of Limitations calculation in DocketMath, then save the output so it can be audited later: Open the calculator.

Step 1: Select the Texas jurisdiction (US‑TX)

• Country/State: **Texas (US‑TX)

Step 2: Use the default/general rule

Because the brief states no claim-type-specific sub-rule was found, select the Default/General option so the tool uses the provided default:

• 0.0833333333 years = 1 month

Step 3: Enter the starting date

Choose the date that best matches the calculator’s accrual definition (commonly one of these):

• the breach date, or
• the date performance was due and not performed, or
• the date of repudiation (depending on how your tool models accrual for your inputs)

Step 4: Review how the output changes

When you run the tool, compare the results if you adjust inputs:

• Later starting date → later latest filing deadline
• Different rule selection (if offered) → deadline may change significantly
• Date rounding → minor differences in the final calendar date

How to interpret the results

Look for:

• SOL duration used: should reflect 1 month derived from 0.0833333333 years
• Latest filing date: the computed deadline based on your starting date
• Notes/warnings: any indication that a claim-type-specific rule could not be applied (consistent with the “no sub-rule found” note)

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