Sec. 16.062. EFFECT OF DEATH. (a) The death of a person against whom or in whose favor there may be a cause of action suspends the running of an applicable statute of limitations for 12 months after the death.
(b) If an executor or administrator of a decedent's estate qualifies before the expiration of the period provided by this section, the statute of limitations begins to run at the time of the qualification.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal
Subchapter D. Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 16.061. Rights Not Barred
Section 16.062. Effect of Death
Section 16.063. Temporary Absence From State
Section 16.064. Effect of Lack of Jurisdiction
Section 16.065. Acknowledgment of Claim
Section 16.066. Action on Foreign Judgment
Section 16.067. Claim Incurred Prior to Arrival in This State
Section 16.069. Counterclaim or Cross Claim
Section 16.070. Contractual Limitations Period