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Supreme Court of Texas Emergency Order 40

Updates to Deadline Extensions and Remote Hearings.

This order permits the modification or suspension of court deadlines and procedures through October 1; allows justice and municipal courts to modify or suspend some deadlines and procedures until January 1; allows courts to continue to use reasonable efforts to hold proceedings remotely with certain actions required; and encourages presiding judges to adopt minimum standard health protocols for court and public participants. Read the full order by clicking the link above.