Rule 7 - TIME STANDARDS AND LIMITATIONS FOR DISPOSITION OF CASESDistrict and statutory county court judges of the county in which cases are filed should make every reasonable effort, so far as reasonably possible, to ensure that all cases proceed to trial or final disposition in conformity with the following time limitations and standards:
(a)CRIMINAL CASES . (1) To promote the prompt disposition of criminal cases, and to minimize undue delay, courts shall comply with the applicable procedures and time limitations as required by law.(b)CIVIL CASES, FAMILY LAW CASES, AND JUVENILE CASES. To the extent possible, pursuant to the guidelines set forth in Rule 6 of the Rules of Judicial Administration. The court shall have the discretion to deviate from these guidelines upon a showing of good cause. (c)COMPLEX CASES. A judge may depart from these time limitations and standards in especially complex cases or when special circumstances make case disposition and adherence to these standards and limitations impractical. (d)DE NOVO PROCEEDINGS. Recognizing the time limitations for disposition of de novo hearings as provided in § 201.105(f) of the Texas Family Code, and consistent with the resolution of conflicting trial settings in these Rules, the courts of this Region shall give de novo proceedings preference over other pending matters, to the extent necessary to ensure the referring court reaches a decision promptly.Tex. 7th. Admin. Reg. R. 7