Section 29.052 - Motion for Recusal or Disqualification(a) A party in a hearing or trial in a municipal court, including a municipal court of record, may file with the clerk of the court a motion stating grounds for the recusal or disqualification of the municipal judge. The grounds may include any disability of the judge to preside over the case.(b) A motion for the recusal or disqualification of a municipal judge must: (1) be filed at least 10 days before the date of the hearing or trial, except as provided by Subsection (c);(3) state with particularity the alleged grounds for recusal or disqualification of the judge based on: (A) personal knowledge that is supported by admissible evidence; or(B) specifically stated grounds for belief of the allegations.(c) A motion for recusal or disqualification must be filed at the earliest practicable time before the beginning of the trial or other hearing if a judge is assigned to a case 10 or fewer days before the date set for a trial or hearing.Tex. Gov't. Code § 29.052
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1184, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2011.Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1324, Sec. 2, eff. 6/17/2011.