Art. 29.03. FOR SUFFICIENT CAUSE SHOWN.  A criminal action may be continued on the written motion of the State or of the defendant, upon sufficient cause shown;  which cause shall be fully set forth in the motion.  A continuance may be only for as long as is necessary.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1972, ch. 787, Sec. 3, eff. July 1, 1978.