Texas community resource
Motion for Continuance Guided Form
TexasLawHelp.org
Free guided interview for preparing a motion asking a Texas district or county court to move a scheduled hearing or trial to a later date.
How to get help
Contact the clerk to learn local procedures and obtain a motion hearing date when required, complete the guided interview, file the motion, serve every party or lawyer, attend the motion hearing, and continue preparing for the original setting unless the judge signs an order changing it.
Who this service helps
A petitioner or respondent in a covered Texas civil case may use the tool when seeking a later hearing or trial date; the user must provide a truthful, case-specific reason and comply with the assigned court's rules.
Where this service is available
Service area: People handling eligible Texas civil legal matters, including residents and court users in Central Texas.
A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.
Cost / fees
TexasLawHelp states that its information and forms are free and not for sale; court filing, recording, service, notary, copying, or legal-service costs may still apply when relevant.
About this service
The tool prepares a motion and notice of hearing that identifies the current setting, explains the reason for more time, requests a new date, and includes a declaration and certificate of service.
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