Tex. R. Jud. Admin. 6.2

As amended through May 28, 2024

Rule 6.2 - Appeals in Certain Cases Involving the Parent-Child Relationship and From Orders Certifying a Juvenile to Stand Trial as an Adult

In an appeal of a suit for termination of the parent-child relationship or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity for managing conservatorship, or an appeal from an order under Family Code section 54.02 certifying a juvenile to stand trial as an adult, appellate courts should, so far as reasonably possible, ensure that the appeal is brought to final disposition in conformity with the following time standards:

(a) Courts of Appeals. Within 180 days of the date the notice of appeal is filed.

(b) Supreme Court. Within 180 days of the date the petition for review is filed.

Tex. R. Jud. Admin. 6.2

Amended November 30, 2022, effective 6/1/2023; amended May 30, 2023, effective 6/1/2023.

Comments

Comment to 2023 change: Rule 6.2 is amended to implement Texas Family Code section 56.01(h-1).