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Tex. R. App. P. 11
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Rule 11 Amicus Curiae Briefs
GENERAL PROVISIONS
An appellate clerk may receive, but not file, an amicus curiae brief. But the court for good cause may refuse to consider the brief and order that it be returned. An amicus curiae brief must:
(a) comply with the briefing rules for parties;
(b) identify the person or entity on whose behalf the brief is tendered;
(c) disclose the source of any fee paid or to be paid for preparing the brief; and
(d) certify that copies have been served on all parties.