Purpose

To concern itself with revisions of the Rules of Practice in civil actions and the statutes of Texas relating thereto, for the purpose of enhancing fairness to the litigants, judicial efficiency and economy, and the reduction of the cost of litigation. Meets 5 times a year.

Projects and Objectives 2025-2026

• Evaluate whether a rule should be added allowing objections to definitions in discovery requests.

• Determine whether TRCP 166a should be amended to clarify when replies must be filed, if at all.

• Assess whether TRCP 199.1 (c) should be clarified to explain when a deposition can be reported without a certified shorthand reporter.

• Evaluate whether attorneys should still require court approval to withdraw from a case.

• Determine whether TRCP 21a needs to be amended to clarify when something has been "electronically filed."

• Update TRCP 500 series in order to optimize service process as well as personal jurisdiction issues.

• Evaluate whether TRCP 76a needs to be updated to clarify rule practices relating to public notice posting requirements.

• Assess whether TRAP 42.1. needs to be changed regarding what counts as a "different disposition" under the rule.

• Determine whether TRAP 34.6 needs to be revised to clarify rules relating to record keeping.

• Evaluate whether TRAP 49.5 needs to be changed to add that standard for en banc reconsideration.

Staff Contact

Virginia Izaguirre
Director of Program Planning
(512) 940-8292

Chair

Emilio Longoria
(713) 609-9503