Sec. 16.010. MISAPPROPRIATION OF TRADE SECRETS. (a) A person must bring suit for misappropriation of trade secrets not later than three years after the misappropriation is discovered or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should have been discovered.
(b) A misappropriation of trade secrets that continues over time is a single cause of action and the limitations period described by Subsection (a) begins running without regard to whether the misappropriation is a single or continuing act.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 26, Sec. 1, eff. May 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal
Subchapter A. Limitations of Personal Actions
Section 16.001. Effect of Disability
Section 16.002. One-Year Limitations Period
Section 16.003. Two-Year Limitations Period
Section 16.0031. Asbestos-Related or Silica-Related Injuries
Section 16.004. Four-Year Limitations Period
Section 16.0045. Limitations Period for Claims Arising From Certain Offenses
Section 16.005. Action for Closing Street or Road
Section 16.006. Carriers of Property
Section 16.007. Return of Execution
Section 16.009. Persons Furnishing Construction or Repair of Improvements
Section 16.010. Misappropriation of Trade Secrets