Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 29.03 : CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — CONTINUANCE — For Sufficient Cause Shown TEXT PDF 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. Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 29.03 Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1972, ch. 787, Sec. 3, eff. 7/1/1978. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1966.