Tex. R. Civ. P. 510.12 · Part V. RULES OF PRACTICE IN JUSTICE COURTS
AMENDING AND CLARIFYING PLEADINGS
Text — As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
(a) Amending Pleadings. A party may withdraw something from or add something to a pleading before trial.
(b) Insufficient Pleadings. A party may file a motion with the court asking that another party be required to clarify a pleading. The court must determine if the pleading is sufficient to place all parties on notice of the issues in the lawsuit, and may hold a hearing to make that determination. If the court determines a pleading is insufficient, the court must order the party to amend the pleading and set a date by which the party must amend. If a party fails to comply with the court’s order, the pleading may be stricken. A pleading amendment must not delay the trial date.
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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 289)
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