Sec. 43.002.  SUIT ON ACCRUED RIGHT OF ACTION.  (a)  When a right of action accrues on a contract for the payment of money or performance of an act, a surety on the contract may, by written notice, require the obligee to without delay bring a suit on the contract.
(b)  A surety who provides notice to an obligee under Subsection (a) is discharged from all liability on the contract if the obligee:
(1)  is not under a legal disability; and
(2)  does not:
(A)  bring a suit on the contract during:
(i)  the first term of court after receipt of the notice; or
(ii)  the second term of court if good cause is shown for the delay; or
(B)  prosecute the suit to judgment and execution.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.11, eff. April 1, 2009.