Texas § GV.74.256 - NO STAY OR CONTINUANCE PENDING DETERMINATION
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§ GV.74.256. NO STAY OR CONTINUANCE PENDING DETERMINATION
NO STAY OR CONTINUANCE PENDING DETERMINATION. The filing of a motion under Section 74.253 in a case is not grounds for a stay or continuance of the proceedings in the case in the court in which the case is pending during the period the motion or request is being considered by: (1) the judge of that court; (2) the presiding judge of the administrative judicial region; or (3) the judicial committee for additional resources. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79 ), Sec. 7.04, eff. January 1, 2012.
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Section GV.74.256 ("NO STAY OR CONTINUANCE PENDING DETERMINATION") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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