Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 151.012: NEW TRIAL.

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:

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