§ 263.4011 Rendering Final Order; Extension

On timely commencement of the trial on the merits under Section 263.401, the court shall render a final order not later than the 90th day after the date the trial commences.

The 90-day period for rendering a final order under Subsection (a) is not tolled for any recess during the trial.

The court may extend the 90-day period under Subsection (a) for the period the court determines necessary if, after a hearing, the court finds good cause for the extension. If the court grants a good cause extension under this subsection, the court shall render a written order specifying:

the grounds on which the extension is granted; and

the length of the extension.

A party may file a mandamus proceeding if the court fails to render a final order within the time required by this section.