The Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) in Texas has a twoyear "statute of limitations. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION. Sec. 17.41.Questions regarding the statute of limitations or time limit for filing suit are often difficult and confusing. The Court found that the statute of limitations was tolled for the cause of action alleging violations of DTPA for a period of ten (10) years. The DTPA requires that you give written notice of your problem to the merchant or seller at least 60 days before you can file suit in court. A Deceptive Trade Practices Act lawsuit must generally be filed within two years after the date on which the misleading or deceptive act or practice occurred. This subchapter may be cited as the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. Practices Act (DTPA). Read Section 17.46 - Deceptive Trade Practices Unlawful, Tex. Bus. The primary tool the Office of the Attorney General uses to protect Texas consumers is the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA).