# Texas Motion Types | Trellis

> Every motion type Trellis tracks in Texas District Courts, with a link to each motion's page of outcomes, judge data and example rulings.

Last updated: 2026-10-26

## Administrative Motions

- [Motion for Judicial Review of Final Administrative Decision](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/final-administrative-leave-decision-texas-505): When the legislature grants an administrative body the sole authority to make an initial determination in a dispute, the agency has exclusive jurisdiction over the dispute. (Thomas v. Lang (2006) 207 S.W.3d 334, 340.)
- [Petition for Writ of Mandamus](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/petition-for-writ-mandamus-texas-507): Mandamus is "an extraordinary remedy, available only in limited circumstances." (Walker v. Packer (1992) 827 S.W.2d 833, 840.)

## Arbitration Motions

- [Motion to Compel Arbitration](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-compel-arbitration-texas-566): In deciding the motion to compel arbitration, the trial court \[considers\] two issues:.
- [Motion to Compel Mediation](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-compel-mediation-texas-766): Mediation is defined in Section 154.023 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code as “a forum in which an impartial person, the mediator, facilitates communication between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or understanding among them.”
- [Motion to Confirm Arbitration Award](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-confirm-arbitration-award-texas-508): The Texas Arbitration Act allows state courts to "confirm" an arbitrator's award. (Tex.
- [Petition to Vacate or Alter Arbitration Award](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/petition-to-vacate-alter-arbitration-award-texas-510): A judicially created reason to set aside an arbitration award exists when an award violates public policy, is based upon a manifest disregard of the law, or the arbitrators did not conduct a fundamentally fair hearing. (Federal Arbitration Act "FAA" §10(a)(1) through (3).)

## Class Action Motions

- [Motion for Class Action Certification](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-class-action-certification-texas-513): There is no right to bring a lawsuit as a class action. (Sun Coast Resources v. Cooper (1998) 967 S.W.2d, 525, 529.)
- [Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-final-approval-class-action-settlement-texas-514): A matter brought as a class action may not be settled, compromised, or dismissed without court approval. (See Tex.
- [Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-preliminary-approval-class-settlement-texas-516): Preliminary approval is generally the first of three steps that comprise the approval procedure for settlements of class actions. (See Manual for Complex Litigation, Fourth § 21.633 (2004); see also Tex.

## Damages Motions

- [General Damages](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/general-damages-texas-519): Motion Type: General Damages for Texas.
- [Punitive / Exemplary Damages](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/punitive-exemplary-damages-texas-525): Punitive or exemplary damages are “\[s\]uch damages ... given the plaintiff over and above the full compensation of his injuries for the purposes of punishing the defendant, of teaching him not to do it again, and of deterring others from following his example.” (Lavender v. Hofer (1983) 658 S.W.2d 812, 815 citing Law of Torts Fourth Addition (1971) Section 2 at 9.)
- [Special Damages](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/special-damages-texas-529): Special damages “are so unusual as to normally vary with the circumstances of each individual case, and must be shown to have been contemplated or foreseen by the parties.” (Hess Die Mold, Inc. v. Am.

## Discovery Motions

- [Application for Order for Service by Publication](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/application-for-order-for-service-by-publication-texas-675): The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure authorize service by publication in the event that a party defendant cannot be located after exercising appropriate diligence:.
- [Informal Discovery Conference](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/informal-discovery-conference-texas-677): The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure require that the parties cooperate in the discovery process and engage in a conference prior to filing discovery motions.
- [Motion for Commission to Take Out-of-State Deposition](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-commission-to-take-out-state-deposition-texas-532): Texas Rule 201 governs the procedures for obtaining:.
- [Motion for Drug Screening](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-drug-screening-texas-779): All Texas Courts are guided by the best interests of the child principle when deciding child custody and visitation orders. (Tex.
- [Motion for Entry Upon and Examination of Real Property](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-entry-upon-examination-real-property-texas-804): R. Civ. P. 196.7(a).)
- [Motion for Expedited Discovery](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-expedited-discovery-texas-944): Tex.
- [Motion for Foreign Subpoena](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-foreign-subpoena-texas-683): The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure sets forth the procedure for taking a deposition in another state such as California for use in Texas Proceedings.
- [Motion for Leave to Late Designate Expert Witness](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-leave-to-late-designate-expert-witness-texas-721): Generally, “\[u\]nless otherwise ordered by the court, a party must designate experts – that is, furnish information requested under Rule 194.2(f) \[of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure\] – by the later of the following two dates: 30 days after the request is served, or (a) with regard to all experts testifying for a party seeking affirmative relief, 90 days before the end of the discovery period; (b) with regard to all other experts, 60 days before the end of the discovery period.” (Tex.
- [Motion for Mental Exam](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-mental-exam-texas-898): Medical and mental exams are regulated under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 204. (See Tex.
- [Motion for Order Compelling Deposition](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-order-compelling-deposition-texas-537): Tex.
- [Motion for Order Deeming Facts Admitted and Genuineness of Documents](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-order-deeming-facts-admitted-genuineness-documents-texas-540): Tex.
- [Motion for Order Shortening Time to Respond to Discovery Requests](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-order-shortening-time-to-respond-to-discovery-requests-texas-900): Rule 191.1 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure provides that the parties may modify the “rules pertaining to discovery” by agreement. (Tex.
- [Motion for Physical Examination](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-physical-examination-texas-905): Under Rule 204.1, a party may move for an order compelling another party to submit to a physical examination by a qualified physician. (See Tex.
- [Motion for Presuit Deposition](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-presuit-deposition-texas-845): Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 202 permits a person to petition the court for authorization to take a deposition before suit is filed in two circumstances:.
- [Motion for Protective Order](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-protective-order-texas-910): Rule 166b(5) authorizes trial courts, among other things, to issue protective orders to protect trade secrets contained in discovery.
- [Motion to Compel Deposition of Corporate Representative](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-compel-deposition-corporate-representative-texas-547): Rule 199.2(b)(1) is patterned after Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6). (In re FedEx Ground Package Sys. (2020) NO. 14-19-00861-CV, at \*13 citing Hosp.
- [Motion to Compel Discovery Responses](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-compel-discovery-responses-texas-548): Under the rules of civil procedure, discovery responses are due, at the earliest, thirty days after service of the discovery request.
- [Motion to Compel Documents Improperly Withheld as Privileged](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-compel-documents-improperly-withheld-as-privileged-texas-902): Parties are entitled to information revealing the truth. (Accord In re Colonial Pipeline Co., 968 S.W.2d 938, 941 \[Tex. 1998\].)
- [Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-compel-further-discovery-responses-texas-549): R. Civ. P. 197.1; see TEX .R. CIV. P. 192.3(j) ("A party may obtain discovery of any other party's legal contentions and the factual bases for those contentions.").
- [Motion to Compel Further Responses to Interrogatories](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-compel-further-responses-to-interrogatories-texas-696): Interrogatories must be answered fully and separately under oath. (Alexander v. Barlow, 671 S.W.2d 531, 533 (Tex.
- [Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-compel-further-responses-to-special-interrogatories-texas-693): The purpose of discovery is to seek the truth so that disputes may be decided by what the facts reveal. (Axelson, Inc. v. McIlhany, 798 S.W.2d 550, 555 (Tex. 1990).).
- [Motion to Compel Production of Documents](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-compel-production-documents-texas-674): Rule 167(1) provides for the requested production of documents and tangible things for inspection, sampling, testing, photographing and/or copying at a reasonable time and place and in a reasonable manner. (General Elec.
- [Motion to Exclude Expert Medical Testimony](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-exclude-expert-medical-testimony-texas-672): Expert testimony is necessary in a medical malpractice case to meet the plaintiff's burden as well as to establish or preclude summary judgment. (See LeNotre v. Cohen (1998) 979 S.W.2d 723, 727-28.)
- [Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-exclude-expert-testimony-texas-574): Texas Rule of Evidence 702 permits a party to call forth a witness who is "qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education" to testify "in the form of an opinion or otherwise" if "scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue." (Tex.
- [Motion to Exclude Trial Witnesses](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-exclude-trial-witnesses-texas-903): Witnesses that are not timely identified are inadmissible as evidence. (Fort Brown Villas III Condo.
- [Motion to Extend Discovery Deadline](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-extend-discovery-deadline-texas-553): One exception is that counsel may agree to extend discovery deadlines. (Sothwestn Bell Telephn v. Perez (1995) 904 S.W.2d 817, 821 citing Tex.R.Civ.P. 166b(4).)
- [Motion to Limit Discovery](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-limit-discovery-texas-861): Discovery requests must be reasonably tailored to include only matters relevant to the case. (In re Nat'l Lloyds Ins. Co. (2006) 507 S.W.3d 219 at 223-24; Hernandez v. Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels & Friend (2014) 451 S.W.3d 58, 67.)
- [Motion to Modify Discovery Control Plan](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-modify-discovery-control-plan-texas-777): R. Civ. P. 190.)
- [Motion to Quash Service of Subpoena](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-quash-service-subpoena-texas-679): Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 191.4 states that “discovery requests, deposition notices, and subpoenas required to be served on nonparties” must be filed with the court. (Tex.
- [Motion to Redesignate/De-designate Expert](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-redesignate-de-designate-expert-texas-862): This broad grant is limited, however, by the legitimate interests of the opposing party, for example, to avoid overly-broad requests, harassment, or disclosure of privileged information. (See General Motors Corp. v. Lawrence (1983) 651 S.W.2d 732.)
- [Motion to Stay Discovery](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-stay-discovery-texas-865): The scope of discovery includes any unprivileged information that is relevant to the subject of the action, even if it would be inadmissible at trial, if the information is reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. (Tex.
- [Motion to Suppress](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-suppress-texas-724): Texas courts specifically provide for a motion to suppress deposition testimony.
- [Motion to Withdraw and Amend Admissions](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-withdraw-amend-admissions-texas-899): The purpose of the discovery rules of civil procedure is to obtain just, fair, equitable, and impartial adjudication of the litigants’ rights under established principles of substantive law. (Stelly v. Papnia, 927 S.W.2d 620, 622 \[Tex. 1996\].)
- [Notice of Deposition on Written Questions](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/notice-deposition-on-written-questions-texas-946): Under Tex.
- [Notice of Oral Deposition](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/notice-oral-deposition-texas-948): Rule 200 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure permits a party to take the deposition of “any person.” (Crown Cent.
- [Out of State Discovery](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/out-state-discovery-texas-757): The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure sets forth the procedure for obtaining written discovery or taking a deposition in another state such as California for use in Texas Proceedings.
- [Petition for Writ of Mandate](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/petition-for-writ-mandate-texas-911): Motion Type: Petition for Writ of Mandate for Texas.
- [Rule 194 Disclosures](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/rule-194-disclosures-texas-906): The purpose of discovery is to seek the truth, so that disputes may be decided by what the facts reveal, not by what facts are concealed. (Axelson, Inc. v. McIlhany, 798 S.W.2d 550, 555 \[Tex. 1990\].)
- [Statement of Facts](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/statement-facts-texas-930): R. Civ. P. 263.)
- [Subpoena Duces Tecum](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/subpoena-duces-tecum-texas-947): Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 205.1 authorizes a party to compel discovery from a nonparty by serving a subpoena compelling a request for production of documents or tangible things, pursuant to Rule 199.2(b)(5) or Rule 200.1(b), served with a notice of deposition on oral examination or written questions. (In re United Fire Lloyds (2019) 578 S.W.3d 572, 578 citing Tex.
- [Supplemental Declaration](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/supplemental-declaration-texas-788): The court on its own may request a Supplemental Declaration, or a party may file for leave to file a Supplemental Declaration.
- [Waiver of Service](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/waiver-service-texas-951): In general, jurisdiction over a party is acquired by voluntary appearance, service of process as provided by law, or waiver of service. (Whatley v. Walker (2010) 302 S.W.3d 314, 321 citing Tex.

## Dispositive Motions

- [Motion for Entry of Default Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-entry-default-judgment-texas-573): Default judgment is entered in the trial court against a defendant failing to file responsive pleadings in a timely manner. (Carpenter v. Cimarron Hydrocarbons Corp. (2002) 98 S.W.3d 682, 689.)
- [Motion for No-Evidence Summary Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-no-evidence-summary-judgment-texas-761): Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 166a(i) provides for no-evidence summary judgments, which requires much less from the movant than when moving for a traditional summary judgment. (Brown v. Hearthwood II Owners Ass'n (2006) 201 S.W.3d 153, 162.)
- [Motion for Partial Summary Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-partial-summary-judgment-texas-564): Motion Type: Motion for Partial Summary Judgment for Texas.
- [Motion for Summary Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-summary-judgment-texas-565): Rule 166a(c) concerns Motion and Proceedings Thereon and states:.
- [Motion for Summary Judgment on the Pleadings](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-summary-judgment-on-pleadings-texas-561): Under Tex.
- [Motion to Dismiss](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-texas-571): Although Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6) provides for a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure do not contain any analogous provision.
- [Motion to Dismiss as Moot](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-as-moot-texas-770): Motion Type: Motion to Dismiss as Moot for Texas.
- [Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-for-lack-personal-jurisdiction-texas-680): Whether a trial court has personal jurisdiction over a defendant is a question of law. (BMC Software Belgium, N.V. v. Marchand (2002) 83 S.W.3d 789, 794; Schott Glas v. Adame (2005) 178 S.W.3d 307, 312.)
- [Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to the Texas Citizens Participation Act](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-dismiss-pursuant-to-texas-citizens-participation-act-764): The Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA) protects citizens who petition or speak on matters of public concern from retaliatory lawsuits that seek to intimidate or silence them. (Tex.
- [Objections to Summary Judgment Evidence](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/objections-to-summary-judgment-evidence-texas-768): A summary judgment motion is to be decided on the written record. (See, City of Houston v. Clear Creek Basin Authority (1979) 589 S.W.2d, 671, 678.)
- [Order Approving Compromise Settlement of Claim](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/order-approving-compromise-settlement-claim-texas-769): Motion Type: Order Approving Compromise Settlement of Claim for Texas.
- [Petition for Declaratory Relief](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/petition-for-declaratory-relief-texas-572): The controversy must be real and substantial, involving a genuine conflict of tangible interests and not merely a theoretical dispute. (Id.).

## Elections and Election Law Motions

- [Motion for Declaratory Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-declaratory-judgment-texas-2904): Lottery Comm'n (1999) 986 S.W.2d 764, 768.)
- [Motion for Election Fraud](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-election-fraud-texas-2908): Democratic Party v. Abbott (2020) 961 F.3d 389, 413; Gray v. Sanders (1963) 372 U.S. 368, 380, 83 S.Ct. 801, 9 L.Ed.2d 821.)
- [Motion for Election Injunction](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-election-injunction-texas-2900): Elec.
- [Motion for Inspection of Ballots](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-inspection-ballots-texas-2906): Motion Type: Motion for Inspection of Ballots for Texas.
- [Motion for Post-Election Petition](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-post-election-petition-texas-2901): Mar. 17, 2023).)
- [Motion for Recount](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-recount-texas-2903): In Texas, a petition for recount is a formal request made by a candidate or a group of voters to have the votes in a particular election recounted.
- [Motion to Challenge Ballot Validity](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-challenge-ballot-validity-texas-2905): There is a legal presumption that they have done so honestly and carefully.
- [Petition for Writ of Mandamus](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/petition-for-writ-mandamus-texas-2902): App. Oct. 21, 2022).)

## Fees, Costs, and Sanctions Motions

- [Motion for Attorney's Fees](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-attorney-s-fees-texas-575): Attorney fees are not recoverable in an action unless provided for by statute or contract between the parties. (New Amsterdam Cos.
- [Motion for Civil Contempt](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-civil-contempt-texas-773): Two types of contempt exist: criminal contempt and civil contempt. (In re Surgent (2003) 133 S.W.3d 744, 750 citing In re Cantu (1997) 961 S.W.2d 482, 489.)
- [Motion for Sanctions for Intentional Spoliation](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-sanctions-for-intentional-spoliation-texas-681): Spoliation occurs when a party fails to preserve evidence.
- [Motion for Sanctions for Negligent Spoliation](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-sanctions-for-negligent-spoliation-texas-682): Spoliation occurs when a party fails to preserve evidence.
- [Motion for Sanctions – General](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-sanctions-general-texas-678): The purpose of sanctions is to secure compliance with the rules, to deter future violation of the rules, and to punish parties that violate the rules. (Chrysler Corp. v. Blackmon, 841 S.W.2d 844, 849 (Tex. 1992).)
- [Motion for Terminating Sanctions](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-terminating-sanctions-texas-541): Sanctions which terminate or inhibit the presentation of the merits of a party's claims for decision are authorized by Tex.
- [Motion to Tax Costs](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-tax-costs-texas-772): Each party to a suit is liable for the court costs incurred by that party. (Newton v. Calhoun (2006) 203 S.W.3d 382, 385 citing Tex.
- [Petition for Approval for Transfer of Structured Settlement Payment Rights](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/petition-for-approval-for-transfer-structured-settlement-payment-rights-texas-705): The Structured Settlement Protection Act (SSPA), requires a court to approve the transfer of structured settlement payment rights. (Metro.

## General Motions

- [Application for Writ of Garnishment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/application-for-writ-garnishment-texas-916): The purpose of a garnishment action is to apply the property, money, or credits of a debtor in the possession of another to the payment of a debt. (Bank One, Tex., N.A. v. Sunbelt Sav., F.S.B., 824 S.W.2d 557, 558 \[Tex. 1992\].)
- [Application for Writ of Sequestration](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/application-for-writ-sequestration-texas-921): A writ for sequestration is a remedy for the preservation and protection of a security interest in personal property. (Radcliff Fin.
- [Confession of Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/confession-judgment-texas-590): Under Rule 314 of the Texas Rule of Civil Procedure, any person against whom a cause of action exist may, without process, appear in person or by attorney, and confess judgment in open Court.
- [Designation of Lead Counsel](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/designation-lead-counsel-texas-952): Tex.
- [Motion for Appointment of Receiver](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-appointment-receiver-texas-697): Pursuant to Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 64.001: A court of competent jurisdiction may appoint a receiver:.
- [Motion for Recusal of Judge](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-recusal-judge-texas-692): Judges may be removed from a particular case either because they are constitutionally disqualified, because they are subject to a statutory strike, or because they are recused under rules promulgated by this Court. (In re Union Pacific Resources Co. (1998) 969 S.W.2d 427, 428 citing Tex.
- [Motion to Disqualify Counsel](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-disqualify-counsel-texas-691): A motion to disqualify counsel is the proper procedural vehicle to challenge an attorney's representation whenever an attorney seeks to represent an interest adverse to that of a former client. (NCNB Tex.
- [Motion to Enforce Sister-State Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-enforce-sister-state-judgment-texas-688): Under the United States Constitution, each state must give full faith and credit to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. (Bancorpsouth v. Prevot (2008) 256 S.W.3d 719, 722 citing U.S. Const. art. IV, § 1.)
- [Motion to Lift Stay](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-lift-stay-texas-689): Under Tex.
- [Motion to Revive / Renew Judgement](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-revive-renew-judgement-texas-588): Section 34.001 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, which governs preservation and dormancy of judgments, provides, in pertinent part:.
- [Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-set-aside-default-judgment-texas-698): A default judgment admits facts which are properly alleged.
- [Motion to Stay](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-stay-texas-695): Under Tex.
- [Motion to Strike Intervention](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-strike-intervention-texas-904): Any party may intervene by filing a pleading, subject to being stricken out by the court for sufficient cause on the motion of any party. (Tex.
- [Motion to Vacate Sister-State Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-vacate-sister-state-judgment-texas-699): Under the Full Faith and Credit Clause, a state must give the same force and effect to a judgment of a sister state that it would give to its own judgments. (Enviropower v. Bear (2008) 265 S.W.3d 16, 19-20 citing U.S. CONST., art. IV, § 1.)
- [Motion to Withdraw as Counsel](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-withdraw-as-counsel-texas-953): The right to counsel is a valuable right; its unwarranted denial is reversible error. (Villegas v. Carter (1986) 711 S.W.2d 624, 626 citing Stefanov v. Ceips (1965) 395 S.W.2d 663, 665.)
- [Notice and Petition for Removal Based on Diversity Jurisdiction](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/notice-petition-for-removal-diversity-texas-702): Under 28 U.S.C. § 1441(a) any state court civil action over which a federal court would have original jurisdiction may be removed from state to federal court.
- [Notice and Petition for Removal Based on Federal Question](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/notice-petition-for-removal-federal-question-texas-703): Following removal, the federal court has exclusive jurisdiction over the action. (Henke Grain Co.,658 S.W.2d at 346.)
- [Notice of Appearance](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/notice-appearance-texas-914): Notices of appearance are required for the purposes of enabling the court and parties in civil cases to communicate all necessary and vital information during the course of the litigation as well as for the exchange and filing of pleadings. (See generally, Mabon Ltd. v. Afri–Carib Enters., Inc.(2012) 369 S.W.3d 809.)
- [Notice of Appearance/Special Appearance](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/notice-appearance-special-appearance-texas-700): Under Tex.
- [Notice of Change of Address](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/notice-change-address-texas-776): Civ. Prac. & Rem.
- [Notice of Settlement](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/notice-settlement-texas-704): A Notice of Settlement is a document filed pursuant to Tex.
- [Notice of Special Appearance](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/notice-special-appearance-texas-917): Motion Type: Notice of Special Appearance for Texas.
- [Objection to Assigned Judge](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/objection-to-assigned-judge-texas-774): Tex.
- [Objection to Associate Judge](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/objection-to-associate-judge-texas-778): There is a difference between an associate judge and an assigned judge. (Zavala v. Salles (2019) No. 13-18-00201-CV at \*7 citing Tex.
- [Objection to Visiting Judge](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/objection-to-visiting-judge-texas-775): Motion Type: Objection to Visiting Judge for Texas.
- [Offer to Compromise and Acceptance](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/offer-to-compromise-acceptance-texas-707): The offer of compromise and acceptance are the base structural components of an enforceable settlement agreement. (Campbell v. Harper (1962) 354 S.W.2d 629, 630.)
- [Order to Show Cause](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/order-to-show-cause-texas-920): Texas courts possess not only “all powers necessary for the exercise of \[their\] jurisdiction and the enforcement of \[their\] lawful orders,” but also the power to “require that proceedings be conducted with dignity and in an orderly and expeditious manner and \[to\] control the proceedings so that justice is done.” (Tex.
- [Original Answer](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/original-answer-texas-922): Tex.
- [Original Counterclaims-Petition](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/original-counterclaims-petition-texas-923): Motion Type: Original Counterclaims-Petition for Texas.
- [Original Cross-Claim](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/original-cross-claim-texas-924): Rule 97(e) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure provides "\[a\] pleading may state as a cross-claim any claim by one party against a co-party arising out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter either of the original action or of a counterclaim therein." (Solar v. Prince (2007) 234 S.W.3d 814, 821 citing Tex.
- [Original Petition](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/original-petition-texas-919): Motion Type: Original Petition for Texas.
- [Original Petition in Intervention](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/original-petition-in-intervention-texas-925): R. Civ. P. 60.)
- [Petition for Injunctive Relief](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/petition-for-injunctive-relief-texas-530): Motion Type: Petition for Injunctive Relief for Texas.
- [Petition for Name Change](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/petition-for-name-change-texas-708): A person does not have the absolute right to change his name by court order. (In re Erickson (1977) 547 S.W.2d 357, 359.)
- [Petition to Enforce Foreign Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/petition-to-enforce-foreign-judgment-texas-913): Article IV section 1 of the United States Constitution requires "that each state give full faith and credit to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state." (Dalton v. Dalton (2018) 551 S.W.3d 126, 135 citing Bard v. Charles R. Myers Ins. Agency (1992) 839 S.W.2d 791, 794 citing U.S. CONST. art. IV, § 1.)
- [Plea in Abatement](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/plea-in-abatement-texas-783): A plea in abatement is a pleading by the defendant, as a response to the plaintiff’s claim, used to allege facts that arose outside of the petition and provides reasons, other than lack of venue or jurisdiction, for why the case should not proceed or why the case should be dismissed.
- [Plea of Privilege](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/plea-privilege-texas-782): A “plea of privilege” is an obsolete method of challenging venue in Texas.
- [Plea to the Jurisdiction](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/plea-to-jurisdiction-texas-785): A plea to the jurisdiction seeks to dismiss a case based on lack of subject matter jurisdiction or a plaintiff’s lack of standing. (Texas Ass’n of Business v. Tex.
- [Request for Consent Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/request-for-consent-judgment-texas-809): Stipulated judgments, more commonly referred to as a consent judgment in Texas, occur where the court renders a judgment that contains all agreed upon terms of the parties arrived after negotiation. (McPherren v. McPherren, 967 S.W.2d 485 (Tex.
- [Request for Court Reporter Services](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/request-for-court-reporter-services-texas-789): A request for a court reporter’s services is important for purposes of appellate procedure.
- [Request for Interpreter](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/request-for-interpreter-texas-790): Generally, litigants are not entitled to an interpreter in a civil proceeding unless provided by statute. (JNS Enter., Inc. v. Dixie Demolition, LLC, 430 S.W.3d 444, 458; Shren-Yee Cheng v. Zhaoya Wang, 315 S.W.3d 668, 671–672.)
- [Request for Judicial Notice](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/request-for-judicial-notice-texas-791): A court may, on its own motion, and must on the motion of either party, take judicial notice of the Constitutions, public statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, court decisions, and common law of another state, territory, or jurisdiction of the United States. (Tex.
- [Request for Jury Trial](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/request-jury-trial-texas-926): Const. art. 1, § 15 \[“The right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate.”\]; see also, e.g., Tex.
- [Request to Waive Court Fees](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/request-to-waive-court-fees-texas-792): Court fees may be waived to a party who files a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs. (Tex.
- [Subpoena](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/subpoena-texas-756): A subpoena is an order from a court that commands a person or entity to appear in person or to produce documents at a required place and time.
- [Summons (Citation)](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/summons-citation-texas-949): Failure to to procure the issuance and service of citation may result in dismissal for failure to prosecute with diligence. (See, e.g., Fox v. Wardy (2005) 225 S.W.3d 198, 200, infra.)
- [Untimely Filed Motion](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/untimely-filed-motion-texas-932): When an amended motion for new trial is filed, the timeliness of the motion plays a key role in the amended motion's use on appeal.

## Post-trial Motions

- [Application for Turnover Relief](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/application-for-turnover-relief-texas-901): A judgment creditor is entitled to aid from a court of appropriate jurisdiction to reach property to obtain satisfaction on a judgment if the judgment debtor owns property that cannot be readily attached or levied on by ordinary legal processes and is not exempt from attachment, execution, or seizure for the satisfaction of liabilities. (Tex.
- [Application for Writ of Garnishment After Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/application-for-writ-garnishment-after-judgment-texas-957): Motion Type: Application for Writ of Garnishment After Judgment for Texas.
- [Final Accounting and Release](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/final-accounting-release-texas-958): Motion Type: Final Accounting and Release for Texas.
- [Motion for an Installment Payment Agreement](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-an-installment-payment-agreement-texas-795): A judgment debtor, after giving notice to the judgment creditor, may apply to the court in which judgment was rendered to pay the judgment in installments. (Tex.
- [Motion for Attorney's Fees](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-attorney-s-fees-texas-780): Appraisal Dist. v. Seven Inv.
- [Motion for Clarification](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-clarification-texas-786): Fam. Code Ann. § 157.421 \[West 2008\].)
- [Motion for Directed Verdict](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-directed-verdict-texas-793): Tex.
- [Motion for Enforcement](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-enforcement-texas-787): Under Tex.
- [Motion for Entry of Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-entry-judgment-texas-794): R. Civ. P. 301, 305.)
- [Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-judgment-notwithstanding-verdict-texas-798): A motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (“JNOV motion”) preserves the “no-evidence points” at the trial court for appellate review. (Aero Energy, Inc. v. Circle C Drilling Co. (1985) 699 S.W.2d 821, 822 citing City of Austin v. Daniels (1960) 160 Tex. 628, 335 S.W.2d 753; see also, Commercial Insurance Co. of Newark v. Puente (1976) 535 S.W.2d 948, 950.)
- [Motion for Judgment Nunc Pro Tunc](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-judgment-nunc-pro-tunc-texas-799): Motion Type: Motion for Judgment Nunc Pro Tunc for Texas.
- [Motion for Malicious Prosecution](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-malicious-prosecution-texas-796): Malicious prosecution is the pursuit of a criminal prosecution or civil suit that is brought maliciously and without probable cause. (Morris v. Hargrove, 351 S.W.2d 666, 667.)
- [Motion for New Trial](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-new-trial-texas-812): A motion for a new trial is usually filed by the defendant after a conviction. (Tex.
- [Motion for Prejudgment Interest](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-prejudgment-interest-texas-813): Prejudgment interest is compensation for the loss of the use of money due as damages during the lapse of time between the accrual of the claim and the date of judgment. (Johnson & Higgins of Tx v. Kenneco Energy, 962 S.W.2d 507, 528 (Tex. 1998); Rep.
- [Motion for Remittitur](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-remittitur-texas-811): A remittitur is a ruling by a judge lowering the amount of damages granted by a jury in a civil case. (Tex.
- [Motion for Turnover Order](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-turnover-order-texas-808): The turnover order is derived from the Turnover Statute which allows courts to order a judgment debtor to turn over property that is owned by the judgment debtor if it is subject to the judgment debtor’s control. (Bay City Plastics, Inc. v. McEntire, 106 S.W.3d 321, 325 (Tex.
- [Motion to Amend Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-amend-judgment-texas-816): The rule that allows for motions to alter or amend a judgment were adopted in order to give district courts the power to rectify their own mistakes immediately following the judgment. (Fed.
- [Motion to Disregard Jury Findings](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-disregard-jury-findings-texas-876): Under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 301 upon, “motion and notice, \[a court may\] disregard any jury finding on a question that has no support in the evidence.” (Tex.
- [Motion to Enforce Settlement](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-enforce-settlement-texas-802): App. 2008).)
- [Motion to Modify, Correct, or Reform Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-modify-correct-reform-judgment-texas-878): Parties may file a motion to modify, correct, or reform a final judgment under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 329b(g).
- [Motion to Offset](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-offset-texas-879): A Motion to Offset in Texas is a legal mechanism based on Rule 302 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure that allows courts to balance mutual judgments between parties.
- [Motion to Recover Costs](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-recover-costs-texas-800): Motion Type: Motion to Recover Costs for Texas.
- [Motion to Reinstate Case on Docket](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-reinstate-case-on-docket-texas-801): Under Tex.
- [Motion to Reopen for Additional Evidence](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-reopen-for-additional-evidence-texas-803): Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 270 provides that a trial court may permit additional evidence to be offered at any time when it clearly appears necessary to the administration of justice. (Abante & Jopio LLC v. UR Props.
- [Motion to Revive / Renew Judgement](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-revive-renew-judgement-texas-805): Under section Tex.
- [Motion to Set Aside Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-set-aside-judgment-texas-807): When a judgment has been rendered and later set aside or vacated, the matter stands precisely as if there had been no judgment. (Ferguson v. Naylor (1993) 860 S.W.2d 123, 127; Sawyer v. Donley County Hosp.
- [Motion to Stay Execution](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-stay-execution-texas-814): A motion for a stay of execution of judgment may be filed by judgment debtors to stop collection of a judgment during the appeals process. (See, Huff Energy Fund, L.P. v. Longview Energy Co. (2014) 510 S.W.3d 479, 481.)
- [Motion to Unseal Records](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-unseal-records-texas-817): Before applying for a motion to unseal court records, the court must make a determination whether the documents are “court records.” (General Tire, Inc. v. Kepple, 970 S.W.2d 520, 524–525 (Tex. 1998).)
- [Motion to Vacate Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-vacate-judgment-texas-818): Typically, motions to vacate a judgment follow a motion for a new trial.
- [Notice of Appeal](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/notice-appeal-texas-843): A Notice of Appeal is for use by any party who seeks to alter a trial court’s judgment or appealable order. (Tex.
- [Notice of Inability to Pay Costs](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/notice-inability-to-pay-costs-texas-815): A party who cannot afford to pay costs, or can afford to pay only part of the costs, or can afford to pay costs only over time, may file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs. (Tex.
- [Petition for Bill of Review](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/petition-for-bill-review-texas-828): A bill of review is an equitable proceeding to set aside a judgment not void on its face of record, and no longer appealable or subject to a motion for new trial or direct appeal. (Katy Venture, Ltd. v. Cremona Bistro Corp., 469 S.W.3d 160 (Tex. 2015); Mabon Ltd. v. Afri-Carib Enters., 369 S.W.3d 809 (Tex. 2012).)
- [Petition for Partition of Personal Property](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/petition-for-partition-personal-property-texas-820): Section 23.001 of the Texas Property Code provides for partition of personal property and states in relevant part:.
- [Petition for Partition of Real Estate](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/petition-for-partition-real-estate-texas-819): Motion Type: Petition for Partition of Real Estate for Texas.
- [Petition for Writ of Attachment of Property](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/petition-for-writ-attachment-property-texas-822): A writ of attachment allows a plaintiff to secure a debt by seizure of property before or after judgment. (In re Argyll Equities, LLC (2007) 227 S.W.3d 268, 271.)
- [Request for Clerk’s Record](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/request-for-clerk-s-record-texas-826): The clerk’s record consists of selected items from the trial court clerk’s file that are bound together by the trial court clerk and sent to the appellate court as part of the appellate record.
- [Request for Writ of Possession](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/request-for-writ-possession-texas-832): A writ of possession is an order issued by the court once the court has granted possession of property to the landlord. (Tex.
- [Request to Release Funds](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/request-to-release-funds-texas-928): Funds deposited in the court's registry are always subject to the control and order of the trial court. (See Broesche v. Jacobson (2007) 218 S.W.3d 267, 278-79 \[trial court enjoys great latitude in dealing with funds deposited into court registry\]; Burns v. Bishop (2001) 48 S.W.3d 459, 467.)

## Pre-trial Motions

- [Appeal from Prefiling Order/Designation as Vexatious Litigant](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/appeal-from-prefiling-order-designation-as-vexatious-litigant-texas-687): Chapter 11 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code governs vexatious litigants in Texas.
- [Application for Permanent Injunction](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/application-for-permanent-injunction-texas-830): A permanent injunction is a final order intended to govern the parties' future conduct without further court order. (Pena v. Garza, 61 SW3d 529, 531 (Tex.
- [Application for Preliminary Injunction](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/application-for-preliminary-injunction-texas-829): An injunction is a court order that commands the nonmovant to do or abstain from doing a particular action. (United States v. W.T. Grant Co., 345 U.S. 629, 633 (1953).)
- [Application for Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/application-for-temporary-restraining-order-tro-texas-825): A temporary restraining order serves to provide emergency relief and to preserve the status quo until a hearing may be held on a temporary injunction. (Texas Aeronautics Commission v. Betts, 469 S.W.2d 394, 398 (Tex. 1971); Ex parte Pierce, 161 Tex. 524, 342 S.W.2d 424, 426 (1961).)
- [Application to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/application-to-be-admitted-pro-hac-vice-texas-827): A sworn motion pro hac vice is for use by an out-of-state attorney not admitted to practice in Texas to request admission to appear before a Texas court in a particular case. (Tex.
- [Civil Cover Sheet](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/civil-cover-sheet-texas-838): The JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet is a form that has been approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States. (Wagstaffe Prac Guide: Fed Civil Proc Before Trial § 17-XVI (2020).)
- [Complaint in Interpleader](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/complaint-in-interpleader-texas-909): In circumstances of multiple liability, a party may elect to protect itself by interpleading the property that is subject to the competing claims. (Tex.
- [General Denial and Sworn Denial](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/general-denial-sworn-denial-texas-831): R. Civ. P. 92.)
- [Motion for Additional Resources](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-additional-resources-texas-940): In determining whether a case requires additional judicial resources, the trial court, presiding judge of the administrative judicial region in which the case is filed, and JCAR may consider:.
- [Motion for Continuance](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-continuance-texas-781): A motion for continuance is a temporary postponement of a hearing, trial, or other proceeding to a subsequent day or time to allow a response to be made, amended, or supplemented, and to allow opposing parties to conduct discovery regarding any new information presented by that response. (Tex.
- [Motion for Enforcement of Settlement Agreement](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-enforcement-settlement-agreement-texas-823): When parties dictate the terms of their agreement into the record in open court, they enter into a rule 11 agreement. (Juarez v. Lar.
- [Motion for Extension of Time](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-extension-time-texas-851): A motion for extension of time is governed by the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.
- [Motion for Extension of Time to Respond](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-extension-time-to-respond-texas-943): A motion for an extension of time to file a responsive pleading may be made under Tex.
- [Motion for Failure to Prosecute](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-failure-to-prosecute-texas-841): Motion to dismiss for want of prosecution is appropriate when the plaintiff has failed to prosecute a lawsuit in a diligent manner. (First Nat’l Bank of Houston v. Fox, 121 Tex. 7, 39 S.W.2d 1085, 1086 (1931).)
- [Motion for Failure to State a Claim](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-failure-to-state-a-claim-texas-839): Texas law allows the dismissal of causes of action that have no basis in law or fact through the filing of a motion to dismiss. (Tex.
- [Motion for Forum Non Conveniens](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-forum-non-conveniens-texas-840): Forum non conveniens provides a trial court with the discretionary authority to decline jurisdiction when another more convenient and suitable forum exists and the convenience of the parties and justice so require. (In re Mahindra, USA Inc., 549 S.W.3d 541, 544 (Tex. 2018).)
- [Motion for Joinder](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-joinder-texas-833): Tex.
- [Motion for Judge to Confer with Child](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-judge-to-confer-with-child-texas-835): It is well established that “\[t\]he best interest of the child is always the primary consideration in determining the issues of conservatorship and possession of and access to the child.” (In re N.W. (2013) No. 02-12-00057-CV, at \*26-27 citing Tex.
- [Motion for Leave to Designate Responsible Third Party](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-leave-to-designate-responsible-third-party-texas-836): Chapter 33 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code sets out the Texas proportionate responsibility law. (In re CVR Energy, Inc. (2016) 500 S.W.3d 67, 73 quoting Tex.
- [Motion for Leave to File an Amended Pleading](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-leave-to-file-an-amended-pleading-texas-837): Cas. (2004) No. 01-03-00063-CV, at \*1 citing Tex.
- [Motion for Mediation](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-mediation-texas-842): Co. v. King (2013) No. 06-13-00014-CV, at \*2 citing Tex.
- [Motion for Order Approving Good Faith Settlement](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-order-approving-good-faith-settlement-texas-941): Texas courts have commonly held that “good-faith conduct commonly ‘refers to conduct which is honest in fact \[and\] free of improper motive or wilful ignorance of the facts at hand.’” (Associated Indemnity v. CAT Contracting, Inc. (1998) 964 S.W.2d 276, at 285 \[addressing contractual good-faith standard governing surety's settlement of claims\]; see also R.R. Comm'n of Tex. v. Gulf Energy Expl.
- [Motion for Pretrial Conference](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-pretrial-conference-texas-846): Additionally, Rule 166 paragraphs (a) through (o) provides the outline for the conference and the contents of the pretrial motion or memo that will govern the parties actions as the case moves towards trial and resolution. (Tex.
- [Motion for Reconsideration](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-reconsideration-texas-847): A motion to reconsider is appropriate in the following circumstances:.
- [Motion for Rehearing](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-rehearing-texas-848): Rule 49.1 provides "\[a\] motion for rehearing may be filed within 15 days after the court of appeals' judgment or order is rendered." (Yzaguirre v. Gonzalez (1999) 989 S.W.2d 111, 112-13 quoting Tex.
- [Motion for Rule 106 Alternate Service](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-rule-106-alternate-service-texas-938): Substituted service exists to allow plaintiffs to effect service where proof of actual notice under Rule 106(a) is impractical. (State Farm Fire and Cas.
- [Motion for Separate Trials](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-separate-trials-texas-908): The court “may order a separate trial of any claim, cross-claim, counterclaim, or third-party claim, or of any separate issue or of any number of claims, cross-claims, counterclaims, third-party claims, or issues.” (Tex.
- [Motion for Specific Performance of a Contract](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-specific-performance-a-contract-texas-874): Specific performance is an equitable remedy that compels a party who has failed or refused to perform a valid contractual obligation to fulfill that obligation by performance. (Municipal Gas Co. v. Lone Star Gas Co., 259 S.W. 684, 689 (Tex.
- [Motion for Substitution of Counsel](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-substitution-counsel-texas-955): Although titled Withdrawal of Attorney, Tex.
- [Motion for Turnover Order](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-turnover-order-texas-824): LLC (2017) 518 S.W.3d 557, 566 citing Tex.
- [Motion to Amend Citation](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-amend-citation-texas-945): R. Civ. P. 99(a).)
- [Motion to Appoint Guardian Ad Litem](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-appoint-guardian-ad-litem-texas-873): If a child appears before a juvenile court without a parent or guardian, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to protect the child’s interests. (Tex.
- [Motion to Bifurcate](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-bifurcate-texas-870): Motion Type: Motion to Bifurcate for Texas.
- [Motion to Consolidate](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-consolidate-texas-871): Rule 174 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure governs consolidation of actions.
- [Motion to Declare Plaintiff a Vexatious Litigant](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-declare-plaintiff-vexatious-litigant-texas-849): In chapter 11 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, the legislature struck a balance between Texans' right of access to their courts and the public interest in protecting defendants from those who abuse our civil justice system. (Leonard v. Abbott (2005) 171 S.W.3d 451, 455 citing §§ 11.001-.055.)
- [Motion to Disqualify a Judge](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-disqualify-judge-texas-850): The procedure for the disqualification and recusal of judges is set out in Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18a. (Tex.
- [Motion to Dissolve a Temporary Injunction](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-dissolve-temporary-injunction-texas-852): The purpose of the motion to dissolve is to provide a means to show that changed circumstances or changes in the law require the modification or dissolution of the injunction; the purpose is not to give an unsuccessful party an opportunity to relitigate the propriety of the original grant. (Roberts v. Roberts Pub.
- [Motion to Enter Scheduling Order](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-enter-scheduling-order-texas-853): Scheduling Orders are largely governed by Tex.
- [Motion to Equalize Attorney's Fees and Interim Fees](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-equalize-attorney-s-fees-interim-fees-texas-854): Parties engaged in divorce proceedings may file a motion to equalize attorney's fees and for interim fees for “the stated purpose of equalizing the parties and making sure one party \[is\] not at a disadvantage.” (In re Interest of H.D.V. (2016) No. 05-15-00421-CV, at \*17.)
- [Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-expunge-lis-pendens-texas-855): Prop.
- [Motion to Extend Dismissal Deadline](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-extend-dismissal-deadline-texas-857): Texas Family Code section 263.401 provides a one-year dismissal deadline for a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department that requests termination or conservatorship, with a one-time extension of 180 days based upon proof of “extraordinary circumstances.” (In re D.W (2008) 249 S.W.3d 625, 630.)
- [Motion to Extend Temporary Restraining Order](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-extend-temporary-restraining-order-texas-856): Tex.
- [Motion to Intervene](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-intervene-texas-858): Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 60 provides that “\[a\]ny party may intervene by filing a pleading subject to being stricken out by the court for sufficient cause on the motion of any party.” (In re Union Carbide (2008) 273 S.W.3d 152, 154.)
- [Motion to Restrict / Limit Issues for Trial](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-restrict-limit-issues-for-trial-texas-860): Tex.
- [Motion to Retain Case on Docket](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-retain-case-on-docket-texas-863): Under Rule 165a(2) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, dismissal is proper when a case is “not disposed of within the time standards promulgated by the Supreme Court” under the Administrative Rules. (Id., quoting Conner, 458 S.W.3d at 534 \[quoting Tex.
- [Motion to Seal Court Records](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-seal-court-records-texas-867): In 1989, the Texas Legislature enacted Tex.
- [Motion to Sever and Abate](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-sever-abate-texas-869): Any claim against a party may be severed and proceeded with separately. (Tex.
- [Motion to Show Authority](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-show-authority-texas-864): There is a general presumption that an attorney is acting with authority; however, that presumption is rebuttable. (Breceda v. Whi (2006) 187 S.W.3d 148, 152; Kelly v. Murphy (1982) 630 S.W.2d 759, 761.)
- [Motion to Strike](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-strike-texas-866): A motion to strike the whole pleadings can have the same effect as a general demurrer. (Gallien v. Was.
- [Motion to Transfer Venue](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-transfer-venue-texas-872): Texas venue law is well established. (In re Masonite Corp. (1999) 997 S.W.2d 194, 197.)
- [Motion to Transfer Venue for Convenience of Parties](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-transfer-venue-for-convenience-parties-texas-877): An alternate forum is one where the defendant is amenable to process. (In re Ensco Offshore Intern Co. (2010) 311 S.W.3d 921, 924 citing In re Gen. Elec. (2008) 271 S.W.3d 681 at 688 \[citing Piper Aircraft Co. v. Reyno (1981) 454 U.S. 235, 254 n. 22.)
- [Motion to Transfer Venue for Local Prejudice](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-transfer-venue-for-local-prejudice-texas-875): Rule 257 deals with motions to transfer venue, and does not itself permit venue in a particular county. (See Tex.
- [Motion to Vacate Protective Order](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-vacate-protective-order-texas-880): In 1990, the Supreme Court of Texas promulgated Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 76a, which provides guidelines and procedures for sealing court records. (Tex.
- [Notice of Coordinated Cases](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/notice-coordinated-cases-texas-956): In 2003, the Texas Legislature created the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (the “MDL Panel”). (See generally Tex.
- [Notice of Lis Pendens](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/notice-lis-pendens-texas-882): The purposes of a notice of lis pendens are to put those interested in a particular tract of land on inquiry about the facts and issues involved in the suit and to put prospective buyers on notice that they acquire any interest subject to the outcome of the pending litigation. (Gene Hill Equip.
- [Notice of Nonsuit](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/notice-nonsuit-texas-918): Generally, plaintiffs have the right under Tex.
- [Petition for Writ of Attachment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/petition-for-writ-attachment-texas-821): A writ of attachment allows a plaintiff to secure a debt by seizure of property before or after judgment. (In re Argyll Equities, LLC (2007) 227 S.W.3d 268, 271.)
- [Request for Trial Setting](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/request-for-trial-setting-texas-927): Under rule 245, the parties must be given at least 10 days notice of trial in the absence of their agreement.
- [Rule 11 Agreement](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/rule-11-agreement-texas-929): Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 11 provides as follows:.

## Trial Motions

- [Bill of Exception](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/bill-exception-texas-912): To complain on appeal about a matter that would not otherwise appear in the record, a party must file a formal bill of exception. (Tex.
- [Challenge to the Array (Jury Shuffle)](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/challenge-to-array-jury-shuffle-texas-893): R. Civ. P. 221.)
- [General Jury Verdict vs. Specific Jury Verdict](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/general-jury-verdict-vs-specific-jury-verdict-texas-935): The definitions for general and special verdicts are provided for under Tex.
- [Juror Misconduct — Motion for New Trial/Mistrial](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/juror-misconduct-motion-for-new-trial-mistrial-texas-883): A fair trial before an impartial tribunal is a basic requirement of due process. (See In re Murchison (1955) 349 U.S. 133, 136.)
- [Motion for Default Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-default-judgment-texas-885): Texas courts have long held that a no-answer default judgment cannot stand when the defendant “was not served in strict compliance with applicable requirements.” (Wilson v. Dunn (1990) 800 S.W.2d 833, 836.)
- [Motion for Mistrial](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-mistrial-texas-887): Otherwise, where the prejudice is curable, an instruction by the court to disregard eliminates the need for a mistrial. (Young v. State (2004) 137 S.W.3d 65, 69.)
- [Motion for Nonsuit](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-for-nonsuit-texas-888): R. CIV. P. 162; see also, BHP Petroleum Co. v. Millard (1991) 800 S.W.2d 838, 840-41.)
- [Motion In Limine](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-in-limine-texas-542): A motion in limine is a procedural device that permits a party to identify, prior to trial, certain evidentiary issues that the court may be asked to rule upon. (Weidner v. Sanchez (2000) 14 S.W.3d 353, 363.)
- [Motion in Limine to Exclude Reference](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-in-limine-to-exclude-reference-texas-673): A motion in limine is a preliminary ruling by a trial court and is further defined as a procedural device that permits a party to identify, before trial, certain evidentiary rulings that the court may be asked to make so as to prevent the asking of prejudicial questions and the making of prejudicial statements in the presence of the jury. (Onstad v. Wright (2001) 54 S.W.3d 799, 805 citing Hartford Accident Indem.
- [Motion or Petition for Trial Amendment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-petition-for-trial-amendment-texas-895): R. Civ. P. 66; Cuellar v. Garcia, 621 S.W.2d 646 \[Tex.App. 1981\].)
- [Motion to Augment/Supplement an Expert Witness List](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-augment-supplement-an-expert-witness-list-texas-933): A request for disclosure seeks information on fact witnesses, expert witnesses, and other information commonly relevant to litigation. (Frazer Transp., Inc. v. TranSafe, Inc. (2017) No. 01-16-00824-CV, at \*6 citing Tex.
- [Motion to Equalize Peremptory Strikes](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-equalize-peremptory-strikes-texas-889): Co. (2008) 268 S.W.3d 508, 510 quoting Tex.
- [Motion to Exclude Evidence](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-exclude-evidence-texas-890): Rule 401 broadly defines relevant evidence to include “evidence having any tendency to make the existence of any fact that is of consequence to the determination of the action more probable or less probable than it would be without the evidence.” (Tex.
- [Motion to Exclude Expert Witnesses](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-exclude-expert-witnesses-texas-891): Louis R.R. (1899) 76 Minn. 90, 78 N.W. 965, 966 \[observing that almost anything, no matter how absurd, can "be proved by some so-called 'experts'"\].)
- [Motion to Exclude Trial Witnesses](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-exclude-trial-witnesses-texas-892): Motion Type: Motion to Exclude Trial Witnesses for Texas.
- [Motion to Modify Judgment](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-modify-judgment-texas-894): A trial court retains jurisdiction over a case for a minimum of thirty days after signing a final judgment. (Tex.
- [Motion to Strike](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-strike-texas-896): Motion Type: Motion to Strike for Texas.
- [Motion to Take Judicial Notice](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/motion-to-take-judicial-notice-texas-897): R. Evid. 201(c),(d); Freedom Commc'n, Inc. v. Coronado (2012) 372 S.W.3d 621, 623.)
- [Offer of Proof](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/offer-proof-texas-915): An offer of proof is a trial-time offer of evidence the court excluded. (Tex.
- [Peremptory Challenge - Jury Selection](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/peremptory-challenge-jury-selection-texas-931): The Bill of Rights in the Texas Constitution guarantees litigants a right to trial by a fair and impartial jury. (Babcock v. Nw.
- [Preparing Jury Instructions](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/how-to-prepare-jury-instructions-texas-936): A party's proposed jury instructions are usually submitted within the body of the pretrial memo or in a separate document captioned “Proposed Jury Instructions and Order.” (See generally, Tex.
- [Submitting Jury Questions](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/jury-question-submission-texas-884): Ordinarily, a trial court has broad discretion in submitting jury questions and instructions. (Turner v. Precision Surgical, L.L.C. (2008) 274 S.W.3d 245, 249 citing Mobil Chem.
- [Trial Brief](https://trellis.law/tx/motion-type/trial-brief-texas-937): Without citing any authority in their original brief in support thereof, plaintiffs also contend that the general rule excluding offers of compromise (see 24 Tex.Jur.2d, Evidence, § 627, pp. 194 — 196) must be subordinated to some undefined but overriding rule 'in a case where essential elements of proving mutual rescission are the acts and conduct and dealings between the parties.'