Tex. R. Civ. P. 500.5 · Part V. RULES OF PRACTICE IN JUSTICE COURTS
JUDGE TO DEVELOP THE CASE
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
A judge may question a witness or party and may summon any person or party to appear as a witness when the judge considers it necessary to ensure a correct judgment and a speedy disposition.
Source of truth
- Edition
- As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
- Official file
- https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1463426/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure.pdf (PDF pages 244)
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