What deadlines can I calculate for Texas?

Answer deadlines (Texas Rules of Civil Procedure), motion response deadlines, discovery cutoffs, summary judgment timing, appeal deadlines, and other procedural windows. The calculator handles service-add days and holiday adjustments per Texas court rules.

Are weekends and holidays handled automatically?

Yes. The calculator applies the standard "next business day" rule when a deadline falls on a weekend or court-recognized holiday, per FRCP 6 and equivalent state rules.

Is this calculator free?

Yes. The deadline calculator is free with no signup. Paid tiers (Case Pass $149, Pro $39/mo) add deadline tracking with reminders and integrated case management.

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Calculate Texas court deadlines under TRCP. Covers 20-day answer periods, mail extensions, MSJ opposition windows, and Texas state holiday adjustments.

Texas Rules of Civil Procedure

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Texas Deadline Rules

Answer to petition: 20 days + next Monday after service (TRCP 99(b))

Mail service adds 5 days to the response period (TRCP 21a)

Response to no-evidence MSJ: 21 days before hearing (TRCP 166a(i))

Deadlines falling on weekends or holidays roll to the next business day

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