This article offers information about the rules governing discovery in Texas. Changes to the discovery rules effective January 1, 2021 increased the threshold for Level 1 cases from.A party who gives notice of taking depositions of a disinterested witness has no right to cross examine or ask leading questions of that witness. After completing briefing,. Plaintiff served document requests on September 27, 2021, and Defendants sought a stay of discovery. ORDER granting 41 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. The deadline to complete discovery is extended to February 21, 2020. A party who gives notice of taking depositions of a disinterested witness has no right to cross examine or ask leading questions of that witness. The required notice period for a motion for summary judgment allows the opposing party sufficient time to perform any item of discovery under the Discovery Act. Initial Disclosures.