Rule 5.2 - Completion of Service and Date of Service(a) Service shall be complete upon the sender's initiation ofanelectronic transmissionofthe document under either of the methods of electronic service specified in Rule 5.1 (a). However, nothing in this rule precludes a party from offering proof that the electronic transmission was not timely received for reasons beyond the control oftheintendedrecipient, and upon so finding, the court may extend the time for taking the action required of the intended recipient or grant such other relief as it deems just.(b) Except as provided by subsection (c) below, the date of service shall be the date the electronic service is complete.(c) When electronic service is complete after 5:00 p.m. (recipient's time), then the date of service shall be deemed to be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.Tex. R. eFiling Just. Ct. 5.2
Effective January 1, 2008.