Tex. R. Civ. P. 45

TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE (March 1, 2026) Rule 45 — DEFINITION AND SYSTEM PART II - RULES OF PRACTICE IN DISTRICT AND COUNTY COURTS Rule 45: DEFINITION AND SYSTEM Pleadings in the district and county courts shall (a) be by petition and answer; (b) consist of a statement in plain and concise language of the plaintiff's cause of action or the defendant's grounds of defense. That an allegation be evidentiary or be of legal conclusion shall not be grounds for objection when fair notice to the opponent is given by the allegations as a whole; and (c) contain any other matter which may be required by any law or rule authorizing or regulating any particular action or defense. Page 34 Pleadings that are not filed electronically must be in writing, on paper measuring approximately 8 inches by 11 inches, and signed by the party or his attorney. The use of recycled paper is strongly encouraged. All pleadings shall be construed so as to do substantial justice. Notes and Comments Comment to 1990 change: To provide for filing of pleadings having either original or copies of signatures and verifications including documents telephonically transferred. Source: Texas Supreme Court — txcourts.gov | Current through March 1, 2026 Page 1