The Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) in Texas has a twoyear "statute of limitations. 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.DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION. Sec. 17.41. 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. The injunctive terms contained in this Assurance are entered pursuant to the Texas. Deceptive Trade Practices – Consumer Protection Act, TEX. There is no deadline for the attorney general to file suit under the DTPA, but private litigants must file suit within a twoyear statute of limitations. The injunctive terms contained in this Assurance are entered pursuant to the Texas. Deceptive Trade Practices – Consumer Protection Act, TEX. Arkansas Supreme Court should resolve this unsettled.