Part V: Rules of Practice in Justice Courts
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure – 2026
Rule 500
General Rules RULE 500.1. APPLICATION OF RULES
Rule 501
Citation and Service RULE 501.1. CITATION
Rule 502
Institution of Suit RULE 502.1. FILED
Rule 503
Default Judgment; Pre-trial Matters; Trial
Rule 504
Jury
Rule 505
Judgment; New Trial RULE 505.1. JUDGMENT
Rule 506
Appeal
Rule 507
Administrative Rules for Judges and Court Personnel RULE 507.1. PLENARY POWER
Rule 508
Debt Claim Cases RULE 508.1. APPLICATION
Rule 509
Repair and Remedy Cases
Rule 510
Eviction Cases RULE 510.1. APPLICATION