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Texas Rules of Civil Procedure / Rule 19

TRCP 19: Non-adjournment of term

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Every term of court shall commence and convene by operation of law at the time fixed by statute without any act, order, or formal opening by a judge or other official thereof, and shall continue to be open at all times until and including the last day of the term unless sooner adjourned by the judge thereof.