- (a) A motion for a new trial must be made not later than the fifth day after the imposition of judgment and sentence.
- (b) Subject to Subsection (e), not later than the 10th day after the date that the judgment is entered, a justice or judge may grant the defendant a new trial for good cause shown if the justice or judge considers that justice has not been done the defendant in the trial of the case.
- (c) If a motion for a new trial is not granted before the 11th day after the date that the judgment is entered, the motion is considered denied.
- (d) If a new trial is granted, the justice or judge shall proceed to try the case again as soon as practicable.
- (e) A defendant may be granted not more than one new trial in the same case.
- (f) The state is not entitled to a new trial in any case.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.