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Tex. R. Civ. P. 143

Tex. R. Civ. P. 143 - Rule for Costs

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TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE (March 1, 2026) Rule 143 — RULE FOR COSTS PART II - RULES OF PRACTICE IN DISTRICT AND COUNTY COURTS Rule 143: RULE FOR COSTS A party seeking affirmative relief may be ruled to give security for costs at any time before final judgment, upon motion of any party, or any officer of the court interested in the costs accruing in such suit, or by the court upon its own motion. If such rule be entered against any party and he failed to comply therewith on or before twenty (20) days after notice that such rule has been entered, the claim for affirmative relief of such party shall be dismissed. Source: Texas Supreme Court — txcourts.gov | Current through March 1, 2026 Page 1

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