A no-evidence motion for summary judgment allows a Texas court to dispose of claims or defenses that lack evidentiary support after an adequate time for discovery. Under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 166a(i), a no-evidence motion shifts the focus away…
A traditional motion for summary judgment is the primary mechanism by which a Texas court may dispose of a claim or defense when the movant can establish, through admissible evidence, that no genuine issue of material fact exists and that…
Summary judgment is a procedural mechanism that allows a Texas court to resolve a case, or discrete issues within a case, without a trial when the record demonstrates that no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party…
In Texas civil practice, expert disclosures are among the most critical deadlines a litigant must track. These deadlines govern when parties must identify expert witnesses, provide the substance of their opinions, and disclose the evidence on which those opinions are…
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…