(a) A defendant may file a motion requesting a stay of the proceedings under § 90.057 on or before the later of:
(1) the 60th day before the date trial in the action is set to commence;
(2) the 15th day after the date the defendant first obtains asbestos- or silica-exposure information that could support an additional asbestos or silica trust claim by the claimant; or
(3) a date provided by court order if the court entered an order under § 90.052(b).
(b) The motion described by Subsection (a) must include:
(1) a list of asbestos or silica trusts not disclosed by the claimant against which the defendant in good faith believes the claimant may make a successful trust claim; and
(2) information supporting the additional trust claim described by Subdivision (1), including information that may be used to meet the trust claim requirements of an asbestos or silica trust described by Subdivision (1).

Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 90.055

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.