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Tex. R. Civ. P. 259

Tex. R. Civ. P. 259 - To What County

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TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE (March 1, 2026) Rule 259 — TO WHAT COUNTY PART II - RULES OF PRACTICE IN DISTRICT AND COUNTY COURTS Rule 259: TO WHAT COUNTY If the motion under Rule 257 is granted, the cause shall be removed: (a) If from a district court, to any county of proper venue in the same or an adjoining district; (b) If from a county court, to any adjoining county of proper venue; (c) If (a) or (b) are not applicable, to any county of proper venue; (d) If a county of proper venue (other than the county of suit) cannot be found, then if from (1) A district court, to any county in the same or an adjoining district or to any district where an impartial trial can be had; Page 188 (2) A county court, to any adjoining county or to any district where an impartial trial can be had; but the parties may agree that venue shall be changed to some other county, and the order of the court shall conform to such agreement. [RULE 260. Repealed effective September 1, 1990] Source: Texas Supreme Court — txcourts.gov | Current through March 1, 2026 Page 1

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