COMES NOW â–ˇ Plaintiff â–ˇ Defendant in this case, and requests a continuance of my case for the following reasons: (Documentation on cause is attached). A continuance changes the date of a court hearing or trial to a later date.Courts Building - 600 Commerce Street, Suite 103, Dallas, TX 75202. Telephone: (214) 653-7307. If you need more time to get ready for a court hearing or trial, you may be able to get a continuance. Print the citation number on the check or money order to ensure the correct citation is credited. In general, Texas has very few official legal forms. This is why you will not always find a free fill-in-the-blank form for your situation.