Sec. 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.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 26.002. Terms; Terms and Sessions of Court Following Certain Disasters
Section 26.003. Adjournment of Court by Sheriff or Constable
Section 26.004. Minutes of Court
Section 26.006. Salary Supplement From State for Certain County Judges
Section 26.009. Location of Proceedings Following Certain Disasters