Applicability of Limitations Periods To Arbitration

Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.073, under Chapter 16.

Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.073

Sec. 16.073. APPLICABILITY OF LIMITATIONS PERIODS TO ARBITRATION. A claim that is sought to be arbitrated is subject to the same limitations period that would apply to the claim if the claim had been brought in court. Commencing an action asserting a claim by filing suit in a court of competent jurisdiction will toll the applicable limitations period for arbitration of the same claim. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 178 (H.B. 1255), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2023. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 9.01, eff. December 4, 2025.