Tex. R. Civ. P. 257 · B. Continuance and Change of Venue
GRANTED ON MOTION
Text — As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
A change of venue may be granted in civil causes upon motion of either party, supported by his own affidavit and the affidavit of at least three credible persons, residents of the county in which the suit is pending, for any following cause:
(a) That there exists in the county where the suit is pending so great a prejudice against him that he cannot obtain a fair and impartial trial.
(b) That there is a combination against him instigated by influential persons, by reason of which he cannot expect a fair and impartial trial.
(c) That an impartial trial cannot be had in the county where the action is pending.
(d) For other sufficient cause to be determined by the court.
Source of truth
- Edition
- As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
- Official file
- https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1463426/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure.pdf (PDF pages 206)
- Text hash
- sha256 42591968a821df2d99b6457d52f0dee0d3dcf5682016c716c7274aa3c3edac8f
- Composed by
- compose_tx_rules.py 2026-10-05: two PDF extractors agree character for character after the same chrome removal
Cited by 4 provisions
Provisions in this library whose text cites Tex. R. Civ. P. 257. Each shows the citation as that text prints it.
Government Code
Procedural information only. Not legal advice and not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Confirm the current text with the official publisher before relying on it.