Texas Government Code

§ 74.024 — RULES

GV § 74.024Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH · Part F. COURT ADMINISTRATION · Ch. 74. COURT ADMINISTRATION ACT · Art. B. SUPREME COURT

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(a)The supreme court may adopt rules of administration setting policies and guidelines necessary or desirable for the operation and management of the court system and for the efficient administration of justice.

(b)The supreme court shall request the advice of the court of criminal appeals before adopting rules affecting the administration of criminal justice.

(c)The supreme court may consider the adoption of rules relating to:

(1)nonbinding time standards for pleading, discovery, motions, and dispositions;

(2)nonbinding dismissal of inactive cases from dockets, if the dismissal is warranted;

(3)attorney's accountability for and incentives to avoid delay and to meet time standards;

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Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 8.001, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 7.14, eff. December 4, 2025.