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Texas Rules of Civil Procedure – 2026

The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure govern the practice and procedure in civil district courts, county courts at law, and justice courts in Texas, covering pleadings, service, discovery, trial, and judgment.

Browse all 616 rules of the 2026 edition organized by section below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

Parts

Part I: General Rules Part II: Rules of Practice in District and County Courts Part III: Rules of Practice in the Business Court Part IV: Rules of Practice for the Supreme Court Part V: Rules of Practice in Justice Courts Part VI: Rules Relating to Ancillary Proceedings Part VII: Rules Relating to Special Proceedings Part VIII: Closing Rules
Part I: General Rules 19 rules Rules 1–14c Part II: Rules of Practice in District and County Courts 345 rules Rules 15–331 · 11 sections Part III: Rules of Practice in the Business Court 9 rules Rules 352–360 Part IV: Rules of Practice for the Supreme Court 5 rules Rules 482–516 · 3 sections Part V: Rules of Practice in Justice Courts 11 rules Rules 500–510 Part VI: Rules Relating to Ancillary Proceedings 158 rules Rules 592–734 · 9 sections Part VII: Rules Relating to Special Proceedings 60 rules Rules 735–813 · 7 sections Part VIII: Closing Rules 9 rules Rules 814–822

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure cover?
The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure govern how civil cases move through Texas district courts, county courts at law, and justice courts, from the initial filing of a lawsuit through discovery, trial, and final judgment. They set the ground rules for things like how to properly serve a defendant, what must be included in pleadings, and how to handle evidence and witnesses at trial.
How do the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure differ from the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure?
The TRCP apply to civil cases in Texas state courts, while the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure govern cases filed in U.S. federal courts, such as federal district courts sitting in Texas. The two sets of rules share some similarities in structure, but they differ in many procedural details, including discovery limits, pleading standards, and how courts manage pretrial motions, so it matters a great deal which court is hearing your case.
Where in the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure can I find rules about discovery?
Discovery is covered in Part V of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, generally spanning Rules 190 through 215, which address topics like discovery levels, depositions, interrogatories, requests for production, and sanctions for discovery abuse. If you are looking for a specific discovery tool, such as requests for admission or subpoenas, searching by rule number or topic in the full rule set on this page is the fastest way to find the right provision.