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.

Motion Details

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Day 0 — not counted in any deadline period

Select one — determines which deadline is highlighted as your key date

Motion FiledRule 166a(b)
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Saturday, April 18, 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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Monday, May 11, 2026

23 days from todayRule 4 adjusted ↑

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

Rule 4 adjustment: The raw deadline fell on Saturday, May 9, 2026, which is a weekend or Texas legal holiday. Under Rule 4, the deadline advances to the next qualifying business day.

Was a response actually filed?

The deadline was Monday, May 11, 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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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

38 days from todayRule 4 adjusted ↑

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.

Rule 4 adjustment: The raw deadline fell on Saturday, May 23, 2026, which is a weekend or Texas legal holiday. Under Rule 4, the deadline advances to the next qualifying business day.

Reply DeadlineRule 166a(e)(1)
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Monday, May 18, 2026

30 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 11, 2026).

Standard Hearing WindowRule 166a(g)(1)(A)
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

60 days from today

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

Standard Hearing WindowRule 166a(g)(1)(B)
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Friday, July 17, 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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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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Court must sign written ruling within 90 days after the standard hearing/submission date (Jun 17, 2026).

Ruling DeadlineRule 166a(i)
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Thursday, October 15, 2026

180 days from today

If the extended 90-day hearing window applies, court must rule within 90 days after Jul 17, 2026.

Summary

If the court uses the standard 60-day window, the hearing or submission will be set no later than Wednesday, June 17, 2026, with a ruling deadline of Tuesday, September 15, 2026. If the extended 90-day window applies, the latest possible hearing is Friday, July 17, 2026, and the latest ruling date is Thursday, October 15, 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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