Texas § CP.27.004 - HEARING
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § CP.27.004 — HEARING, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CP.27.004. HEARING
HEARING. (a) A hearing on a motion under Section 27.003 must be set not later than the 60th day after the date of service of the motion unless the docket conditions of the court require a later hearing, upon a showing of good cause, or by agreement of the parties, but in no event shall the hearing occur more than 90 days after service of the motion under Section 27.003 , except as provided by Subsection (c). (b) In the event that the court cannot hold a hearing in the time required by Subsection (a), the court may take judicial notice that the court's docket conditions required a hearing at a later date, but in no event shall the hearing occur more than 90 days after service of the motion under Section 27.003 , except as provided by Subsection (c). (c) If the court allows discovery under Section 27.006 (b), the court may extend the hearing date to allow discovery under that subsection, but in no event shall the hearing occur more than 120 days after the service of the motion under Section 27.003 . Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 341 (H.B. 2973 ), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011. Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 2935 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CP.27.004
What does The Texas Constitution § CP.27.004 cover?
Section CP.27.004 ("HEARING") 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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