Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 166a (Motions for Summary Judgment) has been significantly revised. The newly revised rule includes clearer definitions and additional deadlines, effective March 1, 2026. The amendments apply only to a motion for summary judgment filed on or after March 1, 2026.

Key changes include:

• A traditional motion for summary judgment must be titled “Traditional Motion for Summary Judgment,” “No-Evidence Motion for Summary Judgment,” or “Combined Motion for Traditional and No-Evidence Summary Judgment.”
• A hearing or submission date must not be set within 35 days after the motion’s filing.
• The nonmovant must file any response within 21 days after the motion is filed.
• The movant may file a reply within 7 days after the response is filed.
• The court must sign a written ruling on the motion, file it with the clerk, and provide the ruling to the parties within 90 days after the hearing or submission date.

Review the Texas Supreme Court’s order (Misc. Docket No. 26-9012, dated February 27, 2026) for the full text of the amended rule.