Tex. R. Civ. P. 509.1 · Part V. RULES OF PRACTICE IN JUSTICE COURTS
APPLICABILITY OF RULE
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Text — As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
Rule 509 applies to a lawsuit filed in a justice court by a residential tenant under Chapter 92, Subchapter B of the Texas Property Code to enforce the landlord’s duty to repair or remedy a condition materially affecting the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant.
Source of truth
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- 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 271)
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