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Texas court deadline

How long do I have to file a notice of appeal in Texas?

In an ordinary Texas civil appeal, the notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days after the judgment is signed. Some filings extend that to 90 days, and accelerated appeals are shorter.

What the date means
The last day to file a notice of appeal when no motion for new trial, motion to modify, motion to reinstate or request for findings was timely filed.
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, when no post-judgment motion or findings request was timely filed and the appeal is not accelerated.
Rule
Tex. R. App. P. 26.1; Tex. R. App. P. 4.1

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 Monday, June 1, 2026. Here is each step:

  1. Start: Monday, June 1, 2026. That day itself is not counted.
  2. Count 30 calendar days: Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
  3. Wednesday, July 1, 2026 is not a weekend or legal holiday, so it stays.

Under Tex. R. App. P. 26.1, counting from Monday, June 1, 2026, the computed date is

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

This is an example only. Your own date depends on your starting date and your court.

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Common questions

How long do I have to file a notice of appeal in Texas?

In an ordinary Texas civil appeal, the notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days after the judgment is signed. Some filings extend that to 90 days, and accelerated appeals are shorter. The last day to file a notice of appeal when no motion for new trial, motion to modify, motion to reinstate or request for findings was timely filed.

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, when no post-judgment motion or findings request was timely filed and the appeal is not accelerated.

Where does this rule come from?

Tex. R. App. P. 26.1; Tex. R. App. P. 4.1. 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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