Sec. 17.46. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES UNLAWFUL. The Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) in Texas has a twoyear "statute of limitations.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. This subchapter may be cited as the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. 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. DTPA, as it soon became known, was quickly recognized as one of the foremost consumer protection statutes in the country. The primary tool the Office of the Attorney General uses to protect Texas consumers is the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). This all-inclusive guide contains a wealth of information you'll need to practice successfully in this area of law.