Sec. 151.012.  NEW TRIAL.  If the special judge does not submit the verdict within the time period provided by Section 151.011, the court may grant a new trial if:
(1)  a party files a motion requesting the new trial;
(2)  notice is given to all parties stating the time and place that a hearing will be held on the motion;  and
(3)  the hearing is held.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 3.16(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.