Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 263.4011 - Rendering Final Order; Extension(a) On timely commencement of the trial on the merits under Section 263.401, the court shall render a final order not later than the 90th day after the date the trial commences.(b) The 90-day period for rendering a final order under Subsection (a) is not tolled for any recess during the trial.(c) The court may extend the 90-day period under Subsection (a) for the period the court determines necessary if, after a hearing, the court finds good cause for the extension. If the court grants a good cause extension under this subsection, the court shall render a written order specifying: (1) the grounds on which the extension is granted; and(2) the length of the extension.(d) A party may file a mandamus proceeding if the court fails to render a final order within the time required by this section.Tex. Fam. Code § 263.4011
Added by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 8,Sec. 10, eff. 9/1/2021.