# Tex. R. Civ. P. 11: Rule 11. (c)

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_TX_CIVIL_R11

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. R. Civ. P. 11
- **Heading:** Rule 11. (c)
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Texas Rules of Civil Procedure / Rule 11

## Text

RULE 11. (c)

Exceptions. Notwithstanding paragraph (a):

(1)
the court may order discovery materials to be filed;

(2)
a person may file discovery materials in support of or in opposition to a motion or
for other use in a court proceeding; and

(3)
a person may file discovery materials necessary for a proceeding in an appellate
court.

(d)
Retention requirement for persons. Any person required to serve discovery materials
not required to be filed must retain the original or exact copy of the materials during the
pendency of the case and any related appellate proceedings begun within six months after
judgment is signed, unless otherwise provided by the trial court.

(e)
Retention requirement for courts. The clerk of the court shall retain and dispose of
deposition transcripts and depositions upon written questions as directed by the Supreme
Court.

Page 117

191.5 Service of Discovery Materials.

Every disclosure, discovery request, notice, response, and objection required to be served on a
party or person must be served on all parties of record.

Notes and Comments

Comment to 1999 change:

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