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With limited exceptions, a defendant should be brought to trial in Texas within the following time frames:

  • 180 days if the defendant is accused of a felony
  • 90 days of the defendant is accused of a misdemeanorpunishable by imprisonment for more than 180 days
  • 60 days if the defendant is accused of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of 180 days or less, or punishable by a fine only

A felony is a crime usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year. A misdemeanor, on the other hand, is usually punishable by a fine or a year or less of incarceration.

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