Part I: General Rules
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure – 2026
Rule 1
Objective of Rules
Rule 2
Scope of Rules
Rule 3
Construction of Rules
Rule 3a
Local Rules, Forms, and Standing Orders
Rule 4
Computation of Time
Rule 5
Enlargement of Time
Rule 6
Suits Commenced on Sunday
Rule 7
May Appear by Attorney
Rule 8
Attorney in Charge
Rule 8a
Suspended effective December 30, 2003
Rule 9
Number of Counsel Heard
Rule 10
Withdrawal of Attorney
Rule 11
Agreements to Be in Writing
Rule 12
Attorney to Show Authority
Rule 13
Effect of Signing Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers; SANCTIONS
Rule 14
Affidavit by Agent
Rule 14a
Repealed effective September 1, 1986
Rule 14b
Return or Other Disposition of Exhibits
Rule 14c
Deposit in Lieu of Surety Bond