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RULE 2. SCOPE OF RULES

These rules govern the procedure in the justice, county, district, and business courts of the State

of Texas in all actions of a civil nature, with such exceptions as may be hereinafter stated.

Notes and Comments

Comment to 2024 change: Rule 2 is revised to modernize the rule and clarify that the Texas

Rules of Civil Procedure govern the procedures in the business court.

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.

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