Tex. R. Civ. P. 8 · Part I. GENERAL RULES
ATTORNEY IN CHARGE
Text — As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
On the occasion of a party's first appearance through counsel, the attorney whose signature first appears on the initial pleadings for any party shall be the attorney in charge, unless another attorney is specifically designated therein. Thereafter, until such designation is changed by written notice to the court and all other parties in accordance with Rule 21a, said attorney in charge shall be responsible for the suit as to such party. All communications from the court or other counsel with respect to a suit shall be sent to the attorney in charge.
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 21)
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BenchPath cards that rely on this text
- Standing Order Adopting Local Rules for the District Courts of Hays County
- Local Rules of the 50th Judicial District Court, Baylor, Cottle, King and Knox Counties (adopted May 6, 2025)
- Local Rules of the 50th Judicial District Court, Baylor, Cottle, King and Knox Counties (adopted May 6, 2025)
- Local Rules of the 50th Judicial District Court, Baylor, Cottle, King and Knox Counties (adopted May 6, 2025)
- 95th District Court — Policies and Procedures (Hon. Monica McCoy Purdy, May 2, 2025)
- Local Rules for the County Courts at Law of Hays County
- Local Rules of the 50th Judicial District Court, Baylor, Cottle, King and Knox Counties (adopted May 6, 2025)
- Wichita County Local Rules of Practice
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Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
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