3 days ago · Court Deadlines offers deadline calculators for Texas and federal cases, and more. Free legal calendaring tools and practice tips.

3 days ago · Another frequent mistake is counting the day of service as the first day of the 20-day period. Under Texas time-calculation rules, the day of service is excluded.

Count the required number of days. Move forward (e.g., deadline to file an answer) or backward (e.g., deadline to file opposition papers) from the trigger date. Adjust for weekends and holidays. If the …

2 days ago · The parties may submit an agreed discovery plan for the court’s consideration. Until a Level 3 plan is ordered, a case that does not fall under Level 1 proceeds under Level 2.

2 days ago · Once the nine-month deadline is reached, discovery closes automatically unless the court orders otherwise. Because of this, parties must plan discovery early and track deadlines carefully.

Defendants get 50 days if discovery is served before their answer is due. Learn how the 30-day and 50-day rules work, when to add 3 extra days for mail or fax service, and the risks of missing the deadline …

If you don’t file it on time, the plaintiff can ask the court for a default judgment — meaning the court could decide the case against you without hearing your side. This guide explains when your answer is due, …

This guide explains what TRAP 26.1 means, how to count the days, when the 30-day and 90-day rules apply, and how to extend your time under TRAP 26.3. You’ll also find a free calculator to help …

Nov 2, 2025 · How to count days for court deadlines under Texas Rule 4 and Federal Rule 6, including weekends, holidays, and extensions.

Some states, like Texas, compute all deadlines in days regardless of length, while others follow hybrid systems. Always check whether the rule counts calendar days or business days.