Sec. 36A.009. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. An action to recognize a foreign-country judgment must be brought within the earlier of:
(1) the time during which the foreign-country judgment is effective in the foreign country; or
(2) 15 years from the date that the foreign-country judgment became effective in the foreign country.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 390 (S.B. 944), Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal
Chapter 36A - Enforcement of Judgments of Other Countries
Section 36A.003. Applicability
Section 36A.004. Standards for Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment
Section 36A.005. Personal Jurisdiction
Section 36A.006. Procedure for Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment
Section 36A.007. Effect of Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment
Section 36A.008. Stay of Proceedings Pending Appeal of Foreign-Country Judgment
Section 36A.009. Statute of Limitations