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Section 1: General Rules

Texas Rules of Civil Procedure – 2026

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Section 1: General Rules Section 2: Institution of Suit Section 3: Parties to Suits Section 4: Pleading Section 5: Citation Section 6: Costs and Security Therefor Section 7: Abatement and Discontinuance of Suit Section 8: Pre-Trial Procedure Section 9: Evidence and Discovery Section 10: The Jury in Court Section 11: Trial of Causes
Rule 15 Writs and Process Rule 16 Shall Endorse All Process Rule 17 Officer to Execute Process Rule 18 When Judge Dies During Terms, Resigns or Is Disabled Rule 18a Recusal and Disqualification of Judges Rule 18b Grounds for Recusal and Disqualification of Judges Rule 18c Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings Rule 19 Non-adjournment of Term Rule 20 Minutes Read and Signed Rule 21 Filing and Serving Pleadings and Motions Rule 21a Methods of Service Rule 21b Sanctions for Failure to Serve or Deliver Copy Of PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS Rule 21c Privacy Protection for Filed Documents Rule 21d Appearances at Court Proceedings