Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 8	86-0 (2019)	Author: Neave, Victoria \| et. al. Sponsor: Nelson, Jane \| et. al.	Relating to the criminal statute of limitations for certain sex offenses and the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 442	86-0 (2019)	Author: Meyer, Morgan	Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of abandoning or endangering a child.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 764	86-0 (2019)	Author: Wu, Gene	Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1023	86-0 (2019)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault committed against a public servant.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1073	86-0 (2019)	Author: Meyer, Morgan	Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
HB 1737	86-0 (2019)	Author: Holland, Justin \| et. al.	Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1744	86-0 (2019)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to limitations periods in arbitration proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2278	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zwiener, Erin	Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to a sexual harassment complaint filed with the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 3561	86-0 (2019)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of continuous sexual assault.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
HB 3809	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Watson, Kirk \| et. al.	Relating to the limitations period for personal injury claims that arise from certain offenses involving child sexual abuse.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19
SB 735	86-0 (2019)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the statute of limitations for certain sexual assault offenses.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2403	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of aggravated kidnapping.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 682	85-0 (2017)	Author: Wu, Gene	Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1053	85-0 (2017)	Author: Meyer, Morgan \| et. al.	Relating to statutes of repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or the attachment of equipment to real property.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
HB 1433	85-0 (2017)	Author: Vo, Hubert Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to the collection of a contribution, a penalty, or interest under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1784	85-0 (2017)	Author: Faircloth, Wayne	Relating to the period during which an action alleging a violation of the open meetings law may be brought.	House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3757	85-0 (2017)	Author: Schofield, Mike	Relating to a waiver of the statute of limitations in the prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses.	House: General Investigating & Ethics	Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 3817	85-0 (2017)	Author: Schofield, Mike	Relating to a waiver of the statute of limitations in the prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses.	House: General Investigating & Ethics	Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 4153	85-0 (2017)	Author: Krause, Matt	Relating to certain suits concerning real property.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 223	85-0 (2017)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 998	85-0 (2017)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al. Sponsor: Canales, Terry	Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1589	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to suspending the statute of limitations in the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act during a lawsuit.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1894	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burton, Konni	Relating to certain suits concerning real property.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 2167	85-0 (2017)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the collection of consumer debt by debt buyers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 97	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Withdrawn from schedule
HB 187	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to unlawful employment practices.	House: Business & Industry	Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 189	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Van	Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child or for certain sexual assault offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 348	84-0 (2015)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of official oppression and to the statute of limitation on prosecution of that conduct.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
HB 580	84-0 (2015)	Author: Wu, Gene \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Committee report printed and distributed
HB 610	84-0 (2015)	Author: Davis, Sarah	Relating to the statute of limitations for an action on a credit card account.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	No action taken in committee
HB 772	84-0 (2015)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the limitations period for bringing an action arising from certain insurance claims.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance
HB 1102	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1794	84-0 (2015)	Author: Geren, Charlie \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to suits brought by local governments for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; affecting civil penalties.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3079	84-0 (2015)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to the applicability of a statute of limitations to certain actions to enforce a right or remedy provided by the Texas Constitution.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3209	84-0 (2015)	Author: Fletcher, Allen	Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain felony offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
HB 4091	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to the statute of limitations for an employment discrimination complaint.	House: Business & Industry	Withdrawn from schedule
SB 65	84-0 (2015)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al.	Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Co-author authorized
SB 113	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Van	Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 144	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 701	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Van	Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for the offense of sexual performance by a child.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1509	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to suits brought by local governments for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; affecting civil penalties.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 221	83-0 (2013)	Author: Fletcher, Allen	Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain felony offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
HB 2086	83-0 (2013)	Author: McClendon, Ruth	Relating to the limitations period for bringing an action arising from certain insurance claims.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee
SB 397	83-0 (2013)	Author: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the statute of limitations for an action on a credit card account.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee
SB 1470	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, Wendy	Relating to the statute of limitations on prosecution of the offenses of kidnapping and aggravated kidnapping of a minor.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1427	82-0 (2011)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to eligibility to file for compensation by persons wrongfully imprisoned.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 1984	81-0 (2009)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to the statute of limitations in a civil suit for sexual assault.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2104	81-0 (2009)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the statute of limitations for an action under the Beer Industry Fair Dealing Law.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Motion to concur in Senate amdmts. withdrawn
SB 233	81-0 (2009)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Leibowitz, David	Relating to the time limitation for certain proceedings to adjudicate paternity.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 410	81-0 (2009)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Miklos, Robert	Relating to the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/09
SB 787	81-0 (2009)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Pierson, Paula \| et. al.	Relating to the statute of limitations on prosecution of the offense of bigamy.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1517	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the right to an expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1931	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk \| et. al.	Relating to the statute of limitations in a civil suit for certain sexual assaults.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 2118	81-0 (2009)	Author: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the statute of limitations for an action under the Beer Industry Fair Dealing Law.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2580	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Geren, Charlie	Relating to actions under the Beer Industry Fair Dealing Law.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/09
HB 204	80-0 (2007)	Author: Menendez, Jose \| et. al.	Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 887	80-0 (2007)	Author: Giddings, Helen Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the statute of limitations for the offenses of credit card or debit card abuse, false statement to obtain property or credit, and fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/07
HB 959	80-0 (2007)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of injury to a child.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3086	80-0 (2007)	Author: Phillips, Larry	Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to certain actions on a claim under a marital property agreement.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3665	80-0 (2007)	Author: Madden, Jerry	Relating to registration as a sex offender as a consequence of a conviction of and to the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against victims who are younger than 21 years of age.	House: Corrections	No action taken in committee
SB 97	80-0 (2007)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al.	Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Co-author authorized
SB 367	80-0 (2007)	Author: Williams, Tommy	Relating to the statute of limitations for identity theft and certain other crimes involving fraud, deception, or false statements.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 463	80-0 (2007)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Peña, Aaron	Relating to the statute of limitations for misdemeanors.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1211	80-0 (2007)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1579	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to registration as a sex offender as a consequence of a conviction of and to the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against victims who are younger than 21 years of age.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 674	79-0 (2005)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the statute of limitations for suits alleging sexual abuse.	House: Civil Practices	Meeting cancelled
HB 838	79-0 (2005)	Author: Riddle, Debbie \| et. al.	Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3376	79-0 (2005)	Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses involving theft and fraud and to the provision of notice of the commission of those offenses to certain licensing entities.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/05
HCR 235	79-0 (2005)	Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3376.		Signed by the Governor
SB 440	79-0 (2005)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al. Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to compensation for wrongful imprisonment.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1019	79-0 (2005)	Author: Ellis, Rodney \| et. al.	Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Co-author authorized
HB 66	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wise, Miguel	Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecutions of certain sexual offenses committed against children.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 182	78-0 (2003)	Author: Callegari, Bill	Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of arson.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 315	78-0 (2003)	Author: Nixon, Joe	Relating to a statute of repose for certain malpractice suits against attorneys.	House: Civil Practices	Referred to Civil Practices
HB 1355	78-0 (2003)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the statute of limitations for suits alleging sexual abuse.	House: Civil Practices	Left pending in committee
SB 483	78-0 (2003)	Author: Jackson, Mike \| et. al.	Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of arson.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Co-author authorized
HB 68	78-3 (2003)	Author: Eissler, Rob	Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 138	77-0 (2001)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain felony sex offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	No action taken in committee
HB 736	77-0 (2001)	Author: King, Tracy	Relating to the time that certain causes of action arising out of or relating to interests in an oil and gas lease accrue.	House: Civil Practices	Left pending in committee
HB 738	77-0 (2001)	Author: Noriega, Rick	Relating to the statute of limitations for a felony involving leaving the scene of an accident.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 845	77-0 (2001)	Author: Nixon, Joe \| et. al. Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to suspension of certain limitations periods applicable to insurance policies issued to or covering Holocaust victims; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Civil Practices Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately
HB 851	77-0 (2001)	Author: Williams, Thomas	Relating to the statute of limitations for the presentation of certain felony indictments.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	No action taken in committee
HB 1425	77-0 (2001)	Author: Yarbrough, Ken	Relating to the enforcement of certain laws regarding unemployment compensation.	House: Economic Development	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1515	77-0 (2001)	Author: Janek, Kyle Sponsor: Bernsen, David	Relating to the recovery of damages by a parent, managing conservator, or guardian in a suit brought by a person who was younger than 18 at the time the cause of action accrued.	House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence	Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3136	77-0 (2001)	Author: Hilbert, Paul Sponsor: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the statute of limitations for persons seeking damages from injury or loss caused by an error in a survey.	House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/01
HCR 322	77-0 (2001)	Author: Janek, Kyle Sponsor: Bernsen, David	Recalling H.B. No. 1515 from the governor.		Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 117	77-0 (2001)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff \| et. al.	Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain felony sex offenses.	Senate: Criminal Justice	No action taken in committee
SB 128	77-0 (2001)	Author: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain felony sex offenses.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 214	77-0 (2001)	Author: Bernsen, David \| et. al. Sponsor: Williams, Thomas \| et. al.	Relating to the statute of limitations for the presentation of certain felony indictments.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/01
SB 328	77-0 (2001)	Author: Jackson, Mike \| et. al. Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat	Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain offenses involving injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/01
SB 329	77-0 (2001)	Author: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses involving leaving the scene of an accident.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Left pending in committee
SB 422	77-0 (2001)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the time that certain causes of action arising out of or relating to interests in an oil and gas lease accrue.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
SB 436	77-0 (2001)	Author: Staples, Todd	Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain felony sex offenses.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Left pending in committee
SB 1136	77-0 (2001)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the enforcement of certain laws regarding unemployment compensation.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1400	77-0 (2001)	Author: Madla, Frank	Relating to the statute of limitations for actions arising under certain oil and gas leases.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1419	77-0 (2001)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the statute of limitations in certain civil proceedings involving the public institutions of higher education or the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.	House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
HB 29	76-0 (1999)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to the statute of limitations for bringing an action for the specific performance of a real estate sales contract.	House: Civil Practices	Left pending in committee
HB 123	76-0 (1999)	Author: Keel, Terry	Relating to the statute of limitations for the purpose of prosecuting certain offenses under the Tax Code.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 293	76-0 (1999)	Author: Wise, Miguel \| et. al.	Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecutions of certain sexual offenses committed against children.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 376	76-0 (1999)	Author: Williams, Thomas \| et. al.	Relating to the statute of limitations for the presentation of certain felony indictments.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2456	76-0 (1999)	Author: Hartnett, Will \| et. al. Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the statute of limitations for certain civil actions.	House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 70	76-0 (1999)	Author: Brown, J. E. Sponsor: Keel, Terry	Relating to the statute of limitations for the purpose of prosecuting certain offenses under the Tax Code.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1275	76-0 (1999)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain felony sex offenses.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1547	76-0 (1999)	Author: Bivins, Teel \| et. al. Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene	Relating to the collection of the tax on motor fuels; providing penalties.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 349	70-0 (1987)	Author: Geistweidt, Gerald Sponsor: Henderson, Don	Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of organized criminal activity.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/87
HB 494	70-0 (1987)	Author: Guerrero, Lena Sponsor: Caperton, Kent	Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of sexual assault.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/87
HB 573	70-0 (1987)	Author: Hudson, David Sponsor: Tejeda, Frank	Relating to suspension of the running of a statute of limitations because of a person's imprisonment.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
HB 1274	70-0 (1987)	Author: Hightower, Allen	Relating to suspension of the running of a statute of limitations because of a person's imprisonment.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary
HR 793	70-0 (1987)	Author: Hudson, David	Permitting the conference committee to adjust the differences between house and senate versions of HB573.
HB 560	69-0 (1985)	Author: Staniswalis, Chip Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo	Relating to the limitations period for filing an application for compensation under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.	House: Law Enforcement Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1149	69-0 (1985)	Author: Blanton, Bill Sponsor: Leedom, John	Relating to the period of limitation applicable to a prosecution for indecency with a child.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2383	69-0 (1985)	Author: Rudd, Jim	Relating to the statute of limitations for an action involving a breach of a contract for sale.	House: Business & Commerce	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 110	68-0 (1983)	Author: Hudson III, Samuel	Relating to the statute of limitations in paternity suits.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 653	68-0 (1983)	Author: Hudson, David	Relating to the period of limitation applicable to a prosecution for certain offenses involving sexual conduct.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Coauthor authorized
HB 1164	68-0 (1983)	Author: Smith, Terral	Relating to suspension of the running of a statute of limitations because of a person's imprisonment.	House: Judiciary	Placed on daily Major State Calendar
SB 343	68-0 (1983)	Author: McFarland, Bob Sponsor: English, Roy	Relating to the period of limitation applicable to a prosecution for certain offenses involving sexual conduct.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 795	68-0 (1983)	Author: Lyon, Ted	Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Postponed
HB 94	67-0 (1981)	Author: Hudson III, Samuel	Relating to the statute of limitations in paternity actions.	House: Judiciary	Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 250	67-0 (1981)	Author: Messer, Bill	Relating to statute of limitations in paternity suits.	House: Judiciary	Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 766	67-0 (1981)	Author: Nabers, Lynn	Relating to penalties for violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act which can be recovered by the State and to the limitations period for actions brought by the State.	House: State Affairs	Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 835	67-0 (1981)	Author: Hill, Gerald	Relating to the application of the statute of limitations to sums or property required to be reported and paid to the State Treasurer's Office under the escheat statutes and Insurance Code.	House: Financial Institutions	Committee laid on table subject to call
SB 41	67-0 (1981)	Author: Mengden, Walter	Relating to the period of limitations for certain actions for the recovery of land against claiming by adverse possession.	Senate: Jurisprudence	No action taken
SB 90	67-0 (1981)	Author: Doggett, Lloyd Sponsor: Nabers, Lynn	Relating to penalties for violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.	House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
SB 165	67-0 (1981)	Author: Wilson, John	Relating to statute of limitations in a paternity suits.	Senate: Jurisprudence	No action taken
HB 73	66-0 (1979)	Author: Hudson III, Samuel	Relating to the statute of limitations in paternity suits.	House: Judicial Affairs	Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 377	66-0 (1979)	Author: McLeod, E. Douglas	Relating to the time for filing certain lawsuits against manufacturers, suppliers, sellers, lessors, and bailors.	House: State Affairs	Referred to Subcommittee on Products Liability
HB 412	66-0 (1979)	Author: Simpson, Bob Sponsor: Traeger, John	Relating to the statute of limitations in certain actions.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 25	66-0 (1979)	Author: Mengden, Walter	Relating to the period of limitations for certain actions for the recovery of land against another claiming by adverse possession.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 263	66-0 (1979)	Author: Meier, Bill	Relating to the time for filing certain lawsuits against manufacturers, suppliers, sellers, lessors, and bailors.	Senate: Economic Development	Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 1314	66-0 (1979)	Author: Longoria, Raul Sponsor: Bode, Mary Jane	Relating to application of the statute of limitations to sums or property required to be reported and paid to the State Treasurer's Office under the es cheat statutes.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Jurisprudence	Failure to suspend the rules
SCR 76	66-0 (1979)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	By the Senate of the State of Texas, the House of Representatives concurring, That the 66th Legislature hereby memorialize the government of the United state to urge the Federal Republic of Germany and the legislators of that nation to abolish or extend the statute of limitations relating to Nazi war crimes.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 214	65-0 (1977)	Author: Hudson III, Samuel	Relating to the statute of limitations in paternity suits.	House: Judiciary	Assigned to General State Calendar
SB 380	65-0 (1977)	Author: Hance, Kent Sponsor: Miller, Chris	Relating to the time limitation for a suit to establish paternity.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Assigned to Consent Calendar
SB 669	65-0 (1977)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to pleading the 10-year statute of limitations in suits for recovery of land under certain circumstances.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
SB 1012	65-0 (1977)	Author: Jones, Grant	Relating to the establishment of a statute of limitations on actions for recovery of damages based upon implied warranties arising out of an alleged desing, inspection, testin or manufacturing defect or any other alleged failure to warn regarding a product or arising out of any alleged failure to properly instruct in the use of a product.	Senate: Economic Development	Motion lost
HB 774	64-0 (1975)	Author: Garcia, Matt	Relating to the limitation period for certain civil actions.	House: Judiciary	Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HB 1677	64-0 (1975)	Author: Simpson, Bob	Relating to the period of limitations for certain types of actions.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 1003	63-0 (1973)	Author: Vecchio, James S.	Relating to the time limitation for filing a workmen's compensation claim.	House: Judiciary	Subcommittee hearing date
HB 1013	63-0 (1973)	Author: Vecchio, James S.	Relating to the time limitation for filing a workmen's compensation claim.	House: Judiciary	Subcommittee hearing date
HB 1465	63-0 (1973)	Author: Cavness, Don	Relating to the time limitation within which certain actions must be brought against general contractors.	House: Judiciary	Referred to subcommittee
SB 4	63-0 (1973)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Providing that an action for the recovery of lands, tenements, or heriditaments against one having peaceable and adverse possession must be instituted within then years after the cause of action accrues; providing that the statute of limitations may not be pleaded in bar of the action if the person bringing the action for recovery of an interest in the land has paid taxes thereon within ten years; providing that the statute of limitations may not be pleaded unless the adverse claimant has paid taxes thereon during the ten years.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Sent to subcommittee
SB 599	62-0 (1971)	Author: Bates, James S.	Relating to amending statutes to prevent use of any statute of limitations as a defense to payment of ad valor em taxes.
SB 45	62-4 (1972)
HB 108	61-0 (1969)	Author: Traeger, John	Relating to creating a time limitation within which actions must be brought against any registered or licensed engineer or architect in this state performing or furnishing design, planning or inspection of construction of any structure or improvement thereon.
HB 163	61-0 (1969)	Author: Clark, Jr., James Howard "Jim"	Relating to providing a statute of limitations for suits to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes.
HB 238	61-0 (1969)	Author: Salter, Robert F. "Bob"	Relating to the statutes of limitation as a defense to the reporting and delivery of property deemed abandoned.
HB 449	60-0 (1967)	Author: Price, William Rayford	Relating to creating a time limitation within which actions must be brought against architects, engineers and others performing or furnishing design, planning, inspection or construction of any structure or improvement thereon; exempting owners, tenants or persons in possession.
HB 663	60-0 (1967)	Author: Clark, Jr., James Howard "Jim"	Relating to providing for a seven-year statute of limitations for delinquent taxes; providing for suspension of said Act for a period of five years as to taxes now delinquent.
HB 707	58-0 (1963)	Author: Glenn, Allen D. \| et. al.	Relating to providing a divorced person with a right of action against a former spouse for the commission of intentional torts upon the claimant during their marriage; providing for the running of the Statute of Limitations upon the commission of such tortious act.
HB 746	58-0 (1963)	Author: Satterwhite, William Thomas "Bill" \| et. al.	Relating to providing that an indictment of any elective or appointive holder of public office for certain felonies may be presented within three (3) years after leaving office and not thereafter.
HB 252	56-0 (1959)	Author: Carriker, Max D. \| et. al.	Relating to providing a five year period of limitation for all suits involving the recovery of mineral rights ownership of which has been segregated from the ownership of the surface.
HB 569	56-0 (1959)	Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"	Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by extending its terms to include a trustee and by providing that an indictment for theft or conversion of any estate by a trustee with intent to defraud any beneficiary or settlor of a trust may be presented within ten (10) years from the time of the commission of the offense.
HB 782	56-0 (1959)	Author: Wilson, J. Edgar	Relating to establishing a three-year statute of limitations on suits involving freight charges on property transported by carriers for compensation or hire within the State of Texas.
HB 842	55-0 (1957)	Author: Mann, Frank E.	Relating to providing for tolling of limitation period for prosecution of offenses involving public officers under certain circumstances.
HB 632	53-0 (1953)	Author: King, Tom E. \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide for a four year Statute of Limitations for delinquent personal property taxes.
HB 236	52-0 (1951)	Author: Murray, Menton J.	Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide that no delinquent taxpayer may plead or rely on any Statute of Limitation by way of defense against the payment of taxes.
SB 180	52-0 (1951)	Author: Parkhouse, George M.	Relating to amending certain statutes to provide a two-year limitation in connection with suits involving freight charges on property transported by common carriers within the State of Texas.
HB 136	50-0 (1947)	Author: Williams, Eugene C. \| et. al.	Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for a six months limitations period for the enforcement in courts for claims for wages computed upon an hourly basis; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
HB 400	50-0 (1947)	Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"	Relating to amending a previous Act, to protect executors under certain conditions.
HB 766	50-0 (1947)	Author: Timmons, Jerome Blake	Relating to amending a previous Act, by removing the ten-year limitations on delinquent tax suits by school and road districts.
SB 132	50-0 (1947)	Author: Tynan, Walter	Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for a six months limitations period for the enforcement in courts for claims for wages computed upon an hourly basis; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
HB 689	49-0 (1945)	Author: Favors, Ennis	Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that all actions for recovery of real estate by virtue of superior title retentions and for the foreclosure of vendor's, deed of trust, mortgage, voluntary mechanic's or materialman's liens be instituted and powers of sale in mortgage and deed of trust be exercised within four years after the maturity date of the debt secured as to bona fide purchasers, mortgages or lessees unless extended; providing for the repeal of all laws in conflict.
SB 129	49-0 (1945)	Author: Mauritz, Fred	Relating to amending the statute relating to the ten-year limitation on action to recover lands, tenements, and hereditaments so as to require the person in in peaceable and adverse possession to duly render property for taxation within proper time during the last five years of such adverse possession.
SB 239	49-0 (1945)	Author: Hazlewood, Grady	Relating to amending law requiring actions for recovery of real estate by virtue of superior title retention and for foreclosure to be instituted within four years after maturity.
SB 85	48-0 (1943)	Author: Mauritz, Fred	Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to the ten year limitation on actions to recover lands, tenements and hereditaments so as to require the person in peaceable and adverse possession to duly render property for taxation within proper time during the last five years of such adverse possession.
HB 31	47-0 (1941)	Author: Clark, Lester	Relating to providing that in all suits on account of the defalcation of, or misapplication or misappropriation of money by, any public officer in this State the official bond or bonds of such officers executed after this Act takes effect shall inure to the benefit of the persons aggrieved by such.
HB 738	47-0 (1941)	Author: Bridgers, William W. "Billy"	Relating to amending a certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to the offense of conversion by an executor, administrator, or guardian having charge of any estate, real, personal, or mixed.
SB 130	47-0 (1941)	Author: Hazlewood, Grady	Relating to amending certain Article providing that the time during which an indictment, information, or complaint has been pending shall not be computed in the period of limitation.
HB 942	46-0 (1939)	Author: Newell, Greene E. \| et. al.	Relating to amending a certain Statute prescribing limitations on certain causes of action; stating when suits may be brought on certain cases.
SB 342	46-0 (1939)	Author: Spears, J. Franklin	Relating to amending a certain Statute to prevent delinquent taxpayers from pleading statute of limitations by way of defense against the payment of any taxes due from him or her to the State, or any county, city, town, navigation district, drainage district, road district, levee district, reclamation district, irrigation district, improvement district, school district, and all other districts.
HB 158	43-2 (1934)	Author: Greathouse, Joseph Felix "Joe" \| et. al.	Relating to fixing a limitation period of two (2) years for the bringing of suits of any kind on account of the closing and abandonment of public streets or alleys or public roads or thoroughfares, or any parts thereof, other than State Highways, by ordinance of the governing body of a city or town or by order of the Commissioners Court of a county; requiring causes of action accruing before the effective date of this Act, and not then already barred by existing limitation laws, to be sued upon within two (2) years after such effective date, and not thereafter, and causes of action accruing on or after the effective date of this Act, to be sued upon within two (2) years after the passage of the ordinance or order in question, and not thereafter.
SB 455	42-0 (1931)	Author: Poage, William Robert "Bob"	Relating to providing a five year period of limitation for all suits involving the recovery of mineral rights ownership of which has been segregated from the ownership of the surface, and providing that the owner and holder of the surface shall in such cases be considered to be in adverse possession of said mineral rights against the owner thereof.
HB 139	41-0 (1929)	Author: Acker, Sr., Walter P. \| et. al.	Relating to amending a certain Statute by adding thereto a proviso to the effect that the defense of innocent purchaser shall be available against such limitation claims.	House: Judiciary
HB 140	41-0 (1929)	Author: Acker, Sr., Walter P. \| et. al.	Relating to amending a certain Statute by providing that all claims asserted by anyone not holding under a written memorandum of title, duly registered, under the ten years' statute of imitation, under what is commonly called the 160-acre statute, or its predecessor, the 640-acre statute, shall assert such claim by filing suit therefor against the owner of the record title in a court of competent jurisdiction before June 1, 1934, or such claim or title shall not thereafter be asserted in the State as against the record owner of said land.	House: Judiciary
HB 421	41-0 (1929)	Author: Johnson, Andrew Percy	Relating to providing a 10 year period of limitation for the bringing of suit to recover land based upon certain defects in any instrument, where such instrument which has been or hereafter may be of record for 10 years or more.
HB 25	41-5 (1930)	Author: Williams, William Thomas "Willie"	Relating to providing for a period of time when continuity of failure to exercise dominion over land, or pay taxes thereon shall prima facia prove title to persons exercising dominion over, and paying taxes on such land.
SB 303	40-0 (1927)	Author: Wirtz, Alvin Jacob	Relating to providing that a person having peaceable and adverse possession of lands, tenements or hereditaments, the title to which has passed out of the State, using and enjoying the same under deed duly recorded constituting a regular chain of title shall have a good marketable title thereto by the Statutes of limitation.
HB 108	37-0 (1921)	Author: Williams, William M.	Relating to a certain Act regarding causes of action asserted by any soldier or sailor in the war between the United States and Germany.
HB 53	36-0 (1919)	Author: Peyton, John B.	Relating to providing a period of duration of ten years, after which suits for taxes, due to the State of Texas, or any county, city, municipality, school district, road, improvement or irrigation district of said State or any other subdivision of this State or any county thereof authorized by law to levy and to collect taxes, shall not be brought.
SB 64	36-2 (1919)	Author: Hopkins, Sr., George Milton \| et. al.	Relating to providing statute of limitation within which to file suit for recovery of real estate.
HB 209	35-0 (1917)	Author: Peyton, John B.	Relating to providing a period of limitation after which suits shall not be brought to collect delinquent taxes.
HB 25	35-3 (1917)	Author: Sackett, Henry H. \| et. al.	Relating to amending Article 5692, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, as adopted in 1911, providing that actions for specific performance shall be filed within four years.
HB 726	33-0 (1913)	Author: Ross, Tipton S. "Tip" \| et. al.	Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, so as to extend the limitation of time for indictment for rape from one year to two years.
HB 62	29-0 (1905)	Author: Hudspeth, Claude Benton	Relating to prescribing a period of limitation within which any person claiming the right to purchase or lease public free school, State University, or asylum lands heretofore sold or leased to others, shall bring his suit therefor.
SB 8	24-1 (1895)		Relating to preventing delinquent tax payers from pleading the statute of limitation by way of defense against the payment of any taxes due from him or her either to the State or any county, city, or town.
SB 10	22-0 (1891)		Relating to invalidating the provision in any stipulation, contract, or agreement limiting the time in which suit may be brought thereon to not less than two years.

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