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Article V, Section 31 of the Texas Constitution says the Texas Supreme Court is responsible for creating rules of civil procedure and rules of administration.
The state legislature can also delegate other rulemaking authority to both the Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
On the Rules & Forms page of the Office of Court Administration's website you'll find statewide rules, local rules, forms, and standards.
The Rules of Civil Procedure govern the proceedings in civil trials.
The Code of Criminal Procedure governs criminal proceedings.
When a case is appealed, the Rules of Appellate Procedure govern the appeals process.
The Rules of Evidence govern the admissibility and use of evidence in most court proceedings.
At a local level, lower courts often adopt local rules for court proceedings in their jurisdictions. Local rules are available online.
You may also find local rules on your county's or city's website. If not online, contact the district clerk, county clerk, or city clerk for help accessing local rules.
The Code of Judicial Conduct is the set of ethics rules for judges in Texas. The State Commission on Judicial Conduct accepts and investigates complaints against Texas judges.
Attorneys are bound by the Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and the Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. Ethical complaints and reports of misconduct are investigated by the State Bar of Texas.
The Rules of Judicial Administration set out certain responsibilities for judges, public access to judicial records, and other administrative matters.
Find more administrative rules and standards on the Rules & Forms page of the Office of Court Administration's website.
The Texas Supreme Court adopted judicial bypass rules that govern proceedings for obtaining a court order authorizing a minor to consent to an abortion without notice to, or the consent of, a parent, managing conservator, or guardian.
These rules were adopted in accordance with Chapter 33 of the Family Code.
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