Tex. 6th. Admin. Jud. Reg. 1
District and statutory county court judges of the county in which cases are filed should, so far as reasonably possible, ensure that all cases brought to trial or final disposition are in conformity with the following time standards:
As provided by Article 32A.02, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Within 18 months from appearance date.
Within 12 months from appearance date.
Within 6 months from appearance date or within 6 months from the expiration of the waiting period provided by the Family Code where such is required, whichever is later.
Within 3 months from appearance date or within 3 months from the expiration of the waiting period provided by the Family Code where such is required, whichever is later.
In addition to the requirements of Title 3, Texas Family Code:
Shall be held promptly, but not later than the second working day after a juvenile is taken into custody; provided, however, that when a juvenile is detained on a Friday or Saturday, then such detention hearing shall be held on the first working day after the juvenile is taken into custody.
Not later than 10 days following the filing of the petition, except for good cause shown of record.
Not later than 30 days following the filing of the petition, except for good cause shown of record.
Not later than 15 days following the adjudicatory hearing. The court may grant additional time in exceptional cases that require more complex evaluation.
It is recognized that in especially complex cases or special circumstances it may not be possible to adhere to these standards.
Tex. 6th. Admin. Jud. Reg. 1