2010 Edition
Part I. General Rules
- Rule 1. Objective of Rules
- Rule 2. Scope of Rules
- Rule 3. Construction of Rules
- Rule 3a. Local Rules
- 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 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 14b. Return Or Other Disposition of Exhibits
- Rule 14c. Deposit In Lieu of Surety Bond
Part II. Rules of Practice In District and County Courts
- 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
- Section 12. Review By District Courts of County Court Rulings
Part V. Rules of Practice In Justice Courts
Part VI. Rules Relating to Ancillary Proceedings
Part VII. Rules Relating to Special Proceedings
- Section 1. Procedures Related to Home Equity Loan Foreclosure
- Section 2. Justice Court Proceedings to Enforce Landlord's Duty to Repair Or Remedy Residential Rental Property
- Section 3. Forcible Entry and Detainer
- Section 4. Partition of Real Estate
- Section 5. Partition of Personal Property
- Section 6. Partition: Miscellaneous Provisions
- Section 7. Quo Warranto
- Section 8. Trespass to Try Title
- Section 9. Suits Against Non-residents