Texas Motion for Summary
Judgment Calculator

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 166a was amended effective March 1, 2026. This calculator applies Rules 4 and 166a in projecting deadlines for the movant, nonmovant, and the court.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Day 0 — not counted in any deadline period

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Motion FiledRule 166a(b)
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The anchor date. Day 0 is not counted when computing any downstream deadline.

★ Your Key Deadline
Response DeadlineRule 166a(d)(1)
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

21 days from today

Nonmovant must file a response within 21 days after the motion is filed (except on leave of court or agreement of parties).

Was a response actually filed?

The deadline was Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Enter the actual filing date to calculate the reply deadline. If filed after the deadline, the tool will flag it as late and explain the legal consequences.

Earliest Hearing DateRule 166a(g)(1)
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

35 days from today

A hearing or submission date must not be set within 35 days after the motion's filing. This is the earliest the court may schedule it.

Reply DeadlineRule 166a(e)(1)
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

28 days from today

Movant must file reply within 7 days after the response is filed. This assumes the nonmovant files on the last possible day (May 6, 2026).

Standard Hearing WindowRule 166a(g)(1)(A)
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Monday, June 15, 2026

61 days from todayRule 4 adjusted ↑

Court must set hearing or submission within 60 days of filing (standard path).

Rule 4 adjustment: The raw deadline fell on Sunday, June 14, 2026, which is a weekend or Texas legal holiday. Under Rule 4, the deadline advances to the next qualifying business day.

Standard Hearing WindowRule 166a(g)(1)(B)
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

90 days from today

Court may extend to 90 days if docket requires, on good cause, or if movant agrees.

Ruling DeadlineRule 166a(i)
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Monday, September 14, 2026

152 days from todayRule 4 adjusted ↑

Court must sign written ruling within 90 days after the standard hearing/submission date (Jun 15, 2026).

Rule 4 adjustment: The raw deadline fell on Sunday, September 13, 2026, which is a weekend or Texas legal holiday. Under Rule 4, the deadline advances to the next qualifying business day.

Ruling DeadlineRule 166a(i)
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Monday, October 12, 2026

180 days from today

If the extended 90-day hearing window applies, court must rule within 90 days after Jul 14, 2026.

Summary

If the court uses the standard 60-day window, the hearing or submission will be set no later than Monday, June 15, 2026, with a ruling deadline of Monday, September 14, 2026. If the extended 90-day window applies, the latest possible hearing is Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and the latest ruling date is Monday, October 12, 2026.

Texas Legal Holidays — Rule 4 Reference

Tex. Gov't Code § 662.021 — these dates trigger Rule 4 roll-forward

January 1New Year's Day
January 19Confederate Heroes Day
3rd Monday in JanuaryMartin Luther King, Jr. Day
3rd Monday in FebruaryPresidents' Day
March 2Texas Independence Day
April 21San Jacinto Day
Last Monday in MayMemorial Day
June 19Emancipation Day in Texas
July 4Independence Day
August 27Lyndon Baines Johnson Day
1st Monday in SeptemberLabor Day
November 11Veterans Day
4th Thursday in NovemberThanksgiving Day
Friday after ThanksgivingDay after Thanksgiving
December 25Christmas Day

Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Deadlines may be affected by local rules, court orders, or agreements of the parties. All dates must be independently verified with qualified counsel. Reflects TRCP Rule 166a as amended effective March 1, 2026 (Misc. Docket No. 26-9012).

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