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Texas requests for admission deadline
In Texas, requests for admission are deemed admitted unless a response is served within 30 days after service (Tex. R. Civ. P. 198.2(a)).
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. Civ. P. 198.2(a), a response to requests for admission is due within 30 days after service. Under Rule 198.2(c), a matter is automatically deemed admitted if no timely response is served; no motion or court order is required.
A longer 50-day period applies only to a defendant in a Family Code suit served before its answer is due (the general "served before answer" 50-day track was narrowed to family-law cases effective November 17, 2023). When the requests are served by mail, Tex. R. Civ. P. 21a adds 3 days; a deadline on a weekend or court holiday moves to the next business day.
- Deemed admitted automatically No motion is required for the matters to be admitted; silence past the 30 days is enough (Rule 198.2(c)).
- Served by mail? Add 3 days under Tex. R. Civ. P. 21a by selecting "Service by mail" above.
Questions
- What happens if I miss the deadline to respond to requests for admission in Texas?
- Each request is automatically deemed admitted under Tex. R. Civ. P. 198.2(c). Respond within 30 days of service (plus 3 days for mail). A 50-day period applies only in Family Code suits.