Texas Discovery

Front Matter

• Front Matter

Chapter 1 Introduction

• CHAPTER 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Discovery's Purpose and Discovery Control Plans and Limitations-Texas Rule 190

• CHAPTER 2 - CHAPTER 2 Discovery's Purpose and Discovery Control Plans and Limitations-Texas Rule 190
• CHAPTER 2 - 2-1 Text of Rule 190
• CHAPTER 2 - 2-2 Discovery's Purpose

Chapter 3 Modifying Discovery Procedures; Conference Requirements; Signing Written-Discovery Requests; Responses and Objections; and Filing Requirements—Texas Rule 191

• CHAPTER 3 - CHAPTER 3 Modifying Discovery Procedures; Conference Requirements; Signing Written-Discovery Requests; Responses and Objections; and Filing Requirements—Texas Rule 191
• CHAPTER 3 - 3-1 Text of Rule 191
• CHAPTER 3 - 3-2 2021 Amendments to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
• CHAPTER 3 - 3-3 Modification: In General
• CHAPTER 2 - 2-3 Discovery-Control Plans
• CHAPTER 3 - 3-4 Conference and Cooperation Requirements
• CHAPTER 3 - 3-5 Signing and Certification Requirements
• CHAPTER 3 - 3-6 Filing Discovery Materials
• CHAPTER 3 - 3-7 Service of Discovery Materials

Chapter 4 Permissible Discovery; Forms, Sequence, and Scope of Discovery; Work Product; and Protective Orders—Texas Rule 192

• CHAPTER 4 - CHAPTER 4 Permissible Discovery; Forms, Sequence, and Scope of Discovery; Work Product; and Protective Orders—Texas Rule 192
• CHAPTER 4 - 4-1 Text of Rule 192
• CHAPTER 4 - 4-2 Discovery Types, Timing, and Sequence
• CHAPTER 4 - 4-3 Discovery's Scope
• CHAPTER 4 - 4-4 Work Product
• CHAPTER 4 - 4-5 Protective Orders

Chapter 5 Written Discovery

• CHAPTER 5 - CHAPTER 5 Written Discovery: Response, Objection, Privilege Assertion; Amending or Supplementing Responses; Failure to Timely Respond; Presumption of Authenticity—Texas Rule 193
• CHAPTER 5 - 5-1 Text of Rule 193
• CHAPTER 5 - 5-2 Responses to Written-Discovery Requests and Required Disclosures
• CHAPTER 5 - 5-3 Objections to Written-Discovery Requests in General
• CHAPTER 5 - 5-4 Privilege Objections and Assertions
• CHAPTER 5 - 5-5 Hearings and Rulings on Privilege Objections and Assertions
• CHAPTER 5 - 5-6 Amendment and Supplementation
• CHAPTER 5 - 5-7 Consequences of Failing to Timely Respond, Amend, or Supplement
• CHAPTER 5 - 5-8 Presumption of Authenticity

Chapter 6 Disclosures—Texas Rule 194

• CHAPTER 6 - CHAPTER 6 Disclosures—Texas Rule 194
• CHAPTER 6 - 6-1 Text of Rule 194
• CHAPTER 6 - 6-2 Disclosures in General
• CHAPTER 6 - 6-3 Procedure

Chapter 7 Expert Discovery—Texas Rule 195

• CHAPTER 7 - CHAPTER 7 Expert Discovery—Texas Rule 195
• CHAPTER 7 - 7-1 Text of Texas Rule 195
• CHAPTER 7 - 7-2 Expert Discovery in General
• CHAPTER 7 - 7-3 Types of Experts
• CHAPTER 7 - 7-4 Discovery Concerning Testifying Experts
• CHAPTER 7 - 7-5 Discovery Concerning Consulting Experts

Chapter 8 Production Requests—Texas Rule 196

• CHAPTER 8 - CHAPTER 8 Production Requests—Texas Rule 196
• CHAPTER 8 - 8-1 Text of Rule 196
• CHAPTER 8 - 8-2 Production Requests in General
• CHAPTER 8 - 8-3 Number of Production Requests
• CHAPTER 8 - 8-4 Responding to Production Requests
• CHAPTER 8 - 8-5 Objections
• CHAPTER 8 - 8-6 Electronic Discovery
• CHAPTER 8 - 8-7 Request or Motion for Entry on Property

Chapter 9 Interrogatories—Texas Rule 197

Chapter 10 Requests for Admission — Texas Rule 198

• CHAPTER 10 - CHAPTER 10 Requests for Admission — Texas Rule 198
• CHAPTER 10 - 10-1 Text of Rule 198
• CHAPTER 10 - 10-2 Requests for Admission in General
• CHAPTER 10 - 10-3 Types of Admissions
• CHAPTER 10 - 10-4 Number of Requests for Admission
• CHAPTER 10 - 10-5 Responses to Requests for Admission
• CHAPTER 10 - 10-6 Use and Effect of Admissions
• CHAPTER 10 - 10-7 Withdrawal, Supplementation, or Amendment of Responses to Requests for Admission
• CHAPTER 10 - 10-8 Testing the Sufficiency of Answers, Objections, and Privilege Assertions to Requests for Admission
• CHAPTER 10 - 10-9 Expenses for Failure to Admit: The "Admit-or-Pay" Rule

Chapter 11 Depositions—Texas Rules 199-203

• CHAPTER 11 - CHAPTER 11 Depositions—Texas Rules 199-203
• CHAPTER 11 - 11-1 Depositions in General
• CHAPTER 11 - 11-2 Oral Depositions—Texas Rule 199
• CHAPTER 11 - 11-3 Depositions on Written Questions—Texas Rule 200
• CHAPTER 11 - 11-4 Depositions in Foreign-Jurisdictions for Use in Texas-Proceedings and Depositions in Texas for Use in Foreign Proceedings—Texas Rule 201
• CHAPTER 11 - 11-5 Depositions Before Suit or to Investigate Claims
• CHAPTER 11 - 11-6 Signing, Certification, and Use of Oral Depositions—Texas Rule 203

Chapter 12 Physical and Mental Examinations—Texas Rule 204

• CHAPTER 12 - CHAPTER 12 Physical and Mental Examinations—Texas Rule 204
• CHAPTER 12 - 12-1 Text of Rule 204
• CHAPTER 12 - 12-2 Motion and Order Required
• CHAPTER 12 - 12-3 Report of Examining Physician or Psychologist
• CHAPTER 12 - 12-4 Examination by Agreement
• CHAPTER 12 - 12-5 Effect of No Examination
• CHAPTER 12 - 12-6 Actions Arising Under Titles II or V, Family Code (No Motion Required)
• CHAPTER 12 - 12-7 Number of Examinations
• CHAPTER 12 - 12-8 Eligible Examiners
• CHAPTER 12 - 12-9 Examiners' Derived Judicial Immunity
• CHAPTER 12 - 12-10 Challenging Orders Under Texas Rule 204

Chapter 13 Discovery from Nonparties—Texas Rule 205

• CHAPTER 13 - CHAPTER 13 Discovery from Nonparties—Texas Rule 205
• CHAPTER 13 - 13-1 Text of Rule 205
• CHAPTER 13 - 13-2 Discovery from Nonparties in General
• CHAPTER 13 - 13-3 Who Is a Nonparty?
• CHAPTER 13 - 13-4 Nonparty Production Requests Without a Deposition
• CHAPTER 13 - 13-5 Nonparty Production Requests with a Deposition
• CHAPTER 13 - 13-6 Requests for Medical or Mental-Health Records About Nonparties
• CHAPTER 13 - 13-7 Providing Copies to Other Parties
• CHAPTER 13 - 13-8 The Nonparty's Document-Production's Costs
• CHAPTER 13 - 13-9 Nonparty Depositions

Chapter 14 Sanctioning Discovery Abuse and Compelling Discovery—Texas Rule 215

• CHAPTER 14 - CHAPTER 14 Sanctioning Discovery Abuse and Compelling Discovery—Texas Rule 215
• CHAPTER 14 - 14-1 Text of Rule 215
• CHAPTER 14 - 14-2 Motions for Sanctions or Order Compelling Discovery
• CHAPTER 14 - 14-3 Discovery Sanctions
• CHAPTER 14 - 14-4 Permissible Discovery Sanctions

Appendix 1 Former Texas Discovery Rules Effective Prior To January 1, 2021 Amendments

• APPENDIX 1 FORMER TEXAS DISCOVERY RULES EFFECTIVE PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2021 AMENDMENTS