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Tex. R. Civ. P. 285

Tex. R. Civ. P. 285 - Jury May Communicate with Court

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TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE (March 1, 2026) Rule 285 — JURY MAY COMMUNICATE WITH COURT PART II - RULES OF PRACTICE IN DISTRICT AND COUNTY COURTS Rule 285: JURY MAY COMMUNICATE WITH COURT The jury may communicate with the court by making their wish known to the officer in charge, who shall inform the court, and they may then in open court, and through their presiding juror, communicate with the court, either verbally or in writing. If the communication is to request further instructions, Rule 286 shall be followed. Source: Texas Supreme Court — txcourts.gov | Current through March 1, 2026 Page 1