Sec. 16.011. SURVEYORS. (a) A person must bring suit for damages arising from an injury or loss caused by an error in a survey conducted by a registered public surveyor or a licensed state land surveyor:
(1) not later than 10 years after the date the survey is completed if the survey is completed on or after September 1, 1989; or
(2) not later than September 1, 1991, or 10 years after the date the survey was completed, whichever is later, if the survey was completed before September 1, 1989.
(b) If the claimant presents a written claim for damages to the surveyor during the 10-year limitations period, the period is extended for two years from the date the claim is presented.
(c) This section is a statute of repose and is independent of any other limitations period.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1173, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
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