Statute of Limitations
2-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. DTPA claims may carry a separate SOL and provide additional remedies. The discovery rule starts when the plaintiff discovered or should have discovered that talc use caused their cancer.
2028-06-30
Where to File in Texas
Texas talcum powder cases are filed in the district court of the county where the plaintiff resides or where the defendant conducts business. Harris County (Houston), Dallas County, Bexar County (San Antonio), and Travis County (Austin) handle the largest volume of product liability cases. Texas’s DTPA provides additional consumer protection theories. Federal cases from Texas are typically consolidated into MDL 2738 in New Jersey. The state’s large population and significant talc use demographics make it one of the most active plaintiff states.
Exposure in Texas
Source: Court filings
Source: Tex. Civ. Prac.
Source: Texas law