Tex. R. Civ. P. 509.7 · Part V. RULES OF PRACTICE IN JUSTICE COURTS
COUNTERCLAIMS
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Text — As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
Counterclaims and the joinder of suits against third parties are not permitted in suits under these rules. Compulsory counterclaims may be brought in a separate suit. Any potential causes of action, including a compulsory counterclaim, that are not asserted because of this rule are not precluded.
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 276)
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