Texas § CP.151.012 - NEW TRIAL
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§ CP.151.012. NEW TRIAL
NEW TRIAL. If the special judge does not submit the verdict and any applicable written opinion within the time period provided by Section 151.011 , the court may grant a new trial if: (1) a party files a motion requesting the new trial; (2) notice is given to all parties stating the time and place that a hearing will be held on the motion; and (3) the hearing is held. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 3.16(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (H.B. 40 ), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2025.
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