Tex. Gov't Code § 26.003

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 26.003 - Adjournment of Court By Sheriff or Constable

If the county judge fails to appear at the time appointed for holding court and a visiting judge is not appointed, the sheriff shall adjourn the court from day to day for three days. If the sheriff fails to adjourn the court, a constable shall do so. If the judge does not appear on the fourth day and no visiting judge is appointed, the sheriff or constable shall adjourn the court until the next regular term.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 26.003

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1985.