(a) A court of appeals may adjourn from day to day or for the periods that it considers proper.
(b) If a quorum of a court is not present on any day of the term, a justice of the court or the bailiff attending the court may adjourn the court from time to time until a quorum is present, but the court may not be finally adjourned for the term.

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 22.219

  • Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
  • Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
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