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Texas notice of appeal deadline
In Texas, a notice of appeal must generally be filed within 30 days after the judgment is signed, extended to 90 days if a party timely files a motion for new trial or certain other post-judgment motions (Tex. R. App. P. 26.1).
Estimates based on standard Texas rules and court-holiday closures. For use by licensed attorneys only. This calculator is for informational purposes, is not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Verify every deadline and citation against the applicable rules and court orders before relying on it. See our Terms.
How the deadline works
Under Tex. R. App. P. 26.1, the notice of appeal is due within 30 days after the judgment is signed. The deadline extends to 90 days after the judgment is signed if any party timely files a motion for new trial, a motion to modify the judgment, a motion to reinstate, or a request for findings of fact and conclusions of law. This calculator returns the 30-day date measured from the date the judgment was signed; a weekend or holiday deadline rolls to the next business day.
- From the date signed The clock runs from when the judgment is signed, not the hearing or the date you receive it.
- Post-judgment motion filed? A timely motion for new trial (or similar) extends the deadline to 90 days after the judgment is signed.
Questions
- How long do I have to file a notice of appeal in Texas?
- 30 days after the judgment is signed, or 90 days if a timely post-judgment motion (e.g. motion for new trial) is filed, under Tex. R. App. P. 26.1.