Resources
Texas Rules
The current statewide rules approved by the Supreme Court of Texas — download the PDF or view the source at the Texas Judicial Branch.
The rules below are the most current versions approved by the Supreme Court of Texas, as published by the Texas Judicial Branch. For questions about the rules, call (512) 463-4097, or visit the Texas Courts Rules & Standards page.
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
Last amended: March 1, 2026
Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure
Last amended: January 1, 2026
Texas Rules of Evidence
Last amended: September 1, 2025
Statewide Rules Governing Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases
Last amended: May 28, 2024
Texas Rules of Judicial Administration
Last amended: September 1, 2025
Texas Code of Judicial Conduct
Last amended: June 12, 2026
Rules of Judicial Education
Last amended: November 29, 2023
Education Rules on Guardianship, Alternatives to Guardianship, and Supports and Services for Proposed Wards and Wards
Last amended: November 29, 2023
Disciplinary Rules for Judges and Judicial Candidates
Last amended: April 1, 2026
Judicial Branch Certification Commission Rules
Last amended: December 19, 2025
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
Last amended: March 7, 2025
Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure
Last amended: October 1, 2024
Judicial Bypass Rules under Ch. 33 of the Family Code
Last amended: September 6, 2022
Rules for Magistrates in Inmate Litigation and Litigation Involving Certain Civilly Committed Individuals
Last amended: December 1, 2023
Rules and amendment dates are maintained by the Texas Judicial Branch and are reviewed quarterly. Always confirm the current version at txcourts.gov before relying on a downloaded copy.