Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Yes, you can file a counterpetition in the same court, using the same cause number. The 60 day waiting period started the day she originally filed.

Filing a counterpetition won't speed things up, although doing so might be necessary. To get you case done, you're going to have to set it for trial, give her a minimum of 45 days' written notice of the trial, show up at the trial with a divorce decree ready for the judge to sign, and complete your case that way.

Good luck!!