Tex. Codes » Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure · SECTION ONE: GENERAL PROVISIONS · Rule 19. Plenary Power of the Courts of Appeals and Expiration of Term
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Tex. R. App. P. 19.2 (2026)

Plenary Power Continues After Petition Filed

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In a civil case, the court of appeals retains plenary power to vacate or modify its judgment during the periods prescribed in 19.1 even if a party has filed a petition for review in the Supreme Court.