Tex. R. Civ. P. 248 (2026)

When a jury has been demanded, questions of law, motions, exceptions to pleadings, and other unresolved pending matters shall, as far as practicable, be heard and determined by the court before the trial commences, and jurors shall be summoned to appear on the day so designated.

Notes and Comments

Comment to 1990 change: To encourage resolution of matters prior to trial.