Post-Discovery Timeline in a Texas Civil Case A simple timeline showing the procedural transition from the close of discovery through motion practice, pretrial preparation, and trial. Discovery closes Motion deadlines Pretrial deadlines Trial No new discovery Summary judgment Exhibits &…
The close of discovery is a meaningful turning point in Texas civil litigation. Once discovery closes, the case shifts from information gathering to case narrowing, motion practice, and trial preparation. Understanding what comes next—and what deadlines are triggered by the…
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 190.3 governs the discovery period and discovery limits in Level 2 cases, which apply by default in most Texas civil litigation. Unless a case qualifies for Level 1 discovery or the court orders a Level…
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 190 governs discovery limitations in Texas civil cases. The rule establishes three discovery control plans—Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3—and requires that every case be governed by one of them at all times. Which…
When Does the Texas Answer Deadline Start Running? In Texas civil cases, the answer deadline does not begin to run simply because a lawsuit has been filed. The timing of an answer is triggered by service of citation, and the…
Texas Answer Deadline Calculation After Substituted Service Substituted service frequently raises questions about when a defendant’s answer deadline begins to run in Texas civil cases. Confusion often arises because substituted service is authorized by court order and may be completed…