Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 16.14: POSTPONING EXAMINATION
What this law says, in plain English
A magistrate may delay a hearing if important testimony is unavailable, but only upon sworn statement identifying the witness or evidence type. The accused remains in custody during postponement unless the magistrate finds the testimony immaterial or the other party admits it.
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