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.Sec. 17.46. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES UNLAWFUL. Statute Of Limitations In Case Filed Pursuant To The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act Was Tolled For 10 Years Under The "Discovery Rule" - FindLaw. 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. DTPA, as it soon became known, was quickly recognized as one of the foremost consumer protection statutes in the country. This article presents an overview of warranty law and the Texas Deceptive Trade. The primary tool the Office of the Attorney General uses to protect Texas consumers is the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA).