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Tex. R. Civ. P. 19
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Rule 19 Non-adjournment of Term
Section 1. General Rules
Every term of court shall commence and convene by operation of law at the time fixed by statute without any act, order, or formal opening by a judge or other official thereof, and shall continue to be open at all times until and including the last day of the term unless sooner adjourned by the judge thereof.