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Tex. R. Civ. P. 787

Tex. R. Civ. P. 787 - Landlord May Become Defendant

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TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE (March 1, 2026) Rule 787 — LANDLORD MAY BECOME DEFENDANT PART VII - RULES RELATING TO SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Rule 787: LANDLORD MAY BECOME DEFENDANT When such action shall be commenced against a tenant in possession, the landlord may enter himself as the defendant, or he may be made a party on motion of such tenant; and he shall be entitled to make the same defense as if the suit had been originally commenced against him. Source: Texas Supreme Court — txcourts.gov | Current through March 1, 2026 Page 1

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