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Ex. ECO-C-064 Order Primary source read

Misc. Docket No. 20-9059, Twelfth Emergency Order Regarding the COVID-19 State of Disaster

Twelfth Emergency Order (in-person proceedings barred contrary to OCA guidance; eviction suspension continued; possession orders)

Supreme Court of Texas · Texas (Court)

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Jurisdiction
Texas
Level
Court
Authority
Tex. Gov't Code § 22.0035(b)
Issued
2020-04-27 Apr. 27, 2020
Effective
2020-04-27
End
June 1, 2020 except as stated (eviction suspension to May 18, 2020) (read as 2020-06-01)
In force
Apr. 27, 2020 to June 1, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Gathering capCourts and public offices
Addressees
  • all Texas courts
  • parties in eviction actions
  • parents under possession orders
Functions reached
  • CT
  • OF
  • PM
  • WF (possession schedules)
Collection
Travel, gatherings, courts and public offices ECO-C

Operative words

Courts must not conduct in-person proceedings contrary to guidance issued by the Office of Court Administration regarding social distancing, maximum group size, and other restrictions and precautions. Courts should use all reasonable efforts to conduct proceedings remotely.... In any action for eviction... No trial, hearing, or other proceeding may be conducted

Enforcement

Order of the Supreme Court of Texas

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