Are there exceptions to the Texas wrongful termination statute of limitations?

Yes — Sabine Pilot tort. Consult a Texas attorney for case-specific tolling questions.

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Texas Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Termination

Q: What is the statute of limitations for wrongful termination in Texas?

2 years. Two years for Sabine Pilot wrongful-termination claims (firing for refusing to commit an illegal act). Other tort or contract theories have their own deadlines. Source: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003.

2 years to file a lawsuit

⚠ Sabine Pilot tort

Quick answer

The Texas statute of limitations for wrongful termination is 2 years from the date of the underlying event — Sabine Pilot tort. Controlling statute: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003. Talk to a Texas attorney for case-specific tolling, notice-of-claim, or discovery-rule questions.

What this deadline means

Two years for Sabine Pilot wrongful-termination claims (firing for refusing to commit an illegal act). Other tort or contract theories have their own deadlines.

Source: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003 ↗ Reviewed Jun 2026

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About wrongful termination claims

Claims for unlawful firing — discrimination, retaliation, public-policy, or contract-based. Period depends on the underlying legal theory.

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Important: Statutes of limitations have many exceptions — discovery rules, tolling for minors, ongoing-treatment doctrines, notice requirements for government defendants, and contractual modifications. This page is general legal information, not legal advice. Talk to a licensed Texas attorney before relying on any deadline.