Tex. R. App. P. 18.1

As amended through November 19, 2024
Rule 18.1 - Issuance

The clerk of the appellate court that rendered the judgment must issue a mandate in accordance with the judgment and send it to the clerk of the court to which it is directed and to all parties to the proceeding when one of the following periods expires:

(a)In the Court of Appeals.
(1) Ten days after the time has expired for filing a motion to extend time to file a petition for review or a petition for discretionary review if:
(A) no timely petition for review or petition for discretionary review has been filed;
(B) no timely filed motion to extend time to file a petition for review or petition for discretionary review is pending; and
(C) in a criminal case, the Court of Criminal Appeals has not granted review on its own initiative.
(2) Ten days after the time has expired for filing a motion to extend time to file a motion for rehearing of a denial, refusal, or dismissal of a petition for review, or a refusal or dismissal of a petition for discretionary review, if no timely filed motion for rehearing or motion to extend time is pending.
(b)In the Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals. Ten days after the time has expired for filing a motion to extend time to file a motion for rehearing if no timely filed motion for rehearing or motion to extend time is pending.
(c)Agreement to Issue. The mandate may be issued earlier if the parties so agree, or for good cause on the motion of a party.

Tex. R. App. P. 18.1