""Declaratory judgment actions are subject to a fouryear statute of limitations. Bring an original action or cross-complaint in the superior court for a declaration of his or her rights and duties in the premises.A declaratory judgment is a judicial determination of the rights of respective parties, as opposed to coercive relief or damages. The purpose of declaratory. Statutes of limitations that are more than 180 days were tolled from April 6, 2020 to Oct 1, 2020. This means that this time doesn't count against the deadline. On the other hand, at least one court has refused to construe art. 21.42 as a limitation on the cases to which Texas law can apply. (b) The declaration may be either affirmative or negative in form and effect, and the declaration has the force and effect of a final judgment or decree. Section 37.009 authorizes a trial court to award costs and attorney's fees to either side in a declaratory judgment action. Tex. Civ. Prac.
