Texas § ES.1053.102 - SETTING OF CERTAIN HEARINGS BY CLERK
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § ES.1053.102 — SETTING OF CERTAIN HEARINGS BY CLERK, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ ES.1053.102. SETTING OF CERTAIN HEARINGS BY CLERK
SETTING OF CERTAIN HEARINGS BY CLERK. (a) If a judge is unable to designate the time and place for hearing a guardianship proceeding pending in the judge's court because the judge is absent from the county seat or is on vacation, disqualified, ill, or deceased, the county clerk of the county in which the proceeding is pending may: (1) designate the time and place for hearing; (2) enter the setting on the judge's docket; and (3) certify on the docket the reason that the judge is not acting to set the hearing. (b) If, after the perfection of the service of notices and citations required by law concerning the time and place of hearing, a qualified judge is not present for a hearing set under Subsection (a), the hearing is automatically continued from day to day until a qualified judge is present to hear and make a determination in the proceeding. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759 ), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014. Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093 ), Sec. 6.027, eff. January 1, 2014.
Source: official Texas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § ES.1053.102
What does The Texas Constitution § ES.1053.102 cover?
Section ES.1053.102 ("SETTING OF CERTAIN HEARINGS BY CLERK") 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.
How do I cite Texas § ES.1053.102?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § ES.1053.102" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Texas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Texas attorney.
How does Texas § ES.1053.102 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Texas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Texas.