Sec. 151.002. MOTION FOR REFERRAL. Each party to the action must file in the court in which the case is filed a motion that:
(1) requests the referral;
(2) waives the party's right to trial by jury;
(3) states the issues to be referred;
(4) states the time and place agreed on by the parties for the trial; and
(5) states the name of the special judge, the fact that the special judge has agreed to hear the case, and the fee the judge is to receive as agreed on by the parties.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 3.16(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution
Chapter 151 - Trial by Special Judge
Section 151.001. Referral by Agreement
Section 151.002. Motion for Referral
Section 151.003. Qualifications of Judge
Section 151.004. Referral Order Entered
Section 151.006. Powers of Special Judge
Section 151.007. Representation by Attorney
Section 151.008. Court Reporter Required
Section 151.009. Fees and Costs