Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 151.012 — NEW TRIAL

CP § 151.012Title 7. ALTERNATE METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION · Ch. 151. TRIAL BY SPECIAL JUDGE

Statute text

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:

Legislative history

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (H.B. 40), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2025.