Your time to file a claim for a hit and run in Texas is limited. The statute of limitations is the deadline to file a claim and differs by state. In Texas, the standard statute is two years from the date of the accident; however, the details of a case can change these deadlines. For example, minor victims have a different window of opportunity. After this time passes, pursuing legal action against the party at fault is nearly impossible. Two years seems like a long time, but building a case before filing in court could take months, especially when part of that time is spent finding the perpetrator of a hit and run and recovering from your injuries.