Texas court deadline
What is the deadline for a motion for new trial in Texas?
In Texas district and county courts, a motion for new trial must be filed within 30 days after the judge signs the judgment. Here is how to count it.
- What the date means
- The last day to file a motion for new trial (or a motion to modify, correct or reform the judgment).
- The clock starts
- Use the date the judge SIGNED the order (look near the signature line). Not the hearing date and not the date you received it.
- Applies to
- Final judgments and final orders in district and county courts.
- Rule
- Tex. R. Civ. P. 329b(a), (g); Tex. R. Civ. P. 4
How to count it
Do not count the starting day. Count 30 calendar days, including weekends and holidays. If the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the deadline moves to the next day that is not.
Worked example
Say the starting date was Friday, June 5, 2026. Here is each step:
- Start: Friday, June 5, 2026. That day itself is not counted.
- Count 30 calendar days: Sunday, July 5, 2026.
- Sunday, July 5, 2026 is a Sunday, so it moves to the next day.
Under Tex. R. Civ. P. 329b(a), (g), counting from Friday, June 5, 2026, the computed date is
Monday, July 6, 2026
This is an example only. Your own date depends on your starting date and your court.
Watch out for
- Counts from the date the judgment was SIGNED, not the hearing date.
- If you did not get notice of the judgment within 20 days of signing, a different start date may apply (Tex. R. Civ. P. 306a(4)). You must prove late notice by sworn motion.
- Filing this motion can extend the appeal deadline to 90 days. See the appeal rules below.
- A motion that is not ruled on is overruled automatically on day 75 (see below).
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Common questions
What is the deadline for a motion for new trial in Texas?
In Texas district and county courts, a motion for new trial must be filed within 30 days after the judge signs the judgment. Here is how to count it. The last day to file a motion for new trial (or a motion to modify, correct or reform the judgment).
Does a weekend or holiday change the date?
Yes. If the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the deadline moves to the next day that is not one (Tex. R. Civ. P. 4; Tex. R. App. P. 4.1; Tex. R. Civ. P. 500.4 in justice court). Courts also close for local reasons, so call the clerk ahead of time.
Who does this rule apply to?
Final judgments and final orders in district and county courts.
Where does this rule come from?
Tex. R. Civ. P. 329b(a), (g); Tex. R. Civ. P. 4. Read the official text yourself and confirm the date with the court clerk. ProSeFiler last checked this rule against the official text on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
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