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§ 74.002. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW AND RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE.

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TX Code › Code cp › Chapter 74 › Section 74.002

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(a) In the event of a conflict between this chapter and another law, including a rule of procedure or evidence or court rule, this chapter controls to the extent of the conflict.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), in the event of a conflict between this chapter and Section 101.023, 102.003, or 108.002, those sections of this code control to the extent of the conflict.

(c) The district courts and statutory county courts in a county may not adopt local rules in conflict with this chapter.

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