Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 29.03
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
A criminal action may be continued on the written motion of the State or of the defendant, upon sufficient cause shown; which cause shall be fully set forth in the motion. A continuance may be only for as long as is necessary.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 29.03