Tex. R. Evid. 401 · Article IV. RELEVANCE AND ITS LIMITS
Test for Relevant Evidence
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Text — Effective July 2, 2026
Evidence is relevant if:
(a) it has any tendency to make a fact more or less probable than it would be without the evidence; and
(b) the fact is of consequence in determining the action.
Source of truth
- Edition
- Effective July 2, 2026
- Official file
- https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1463074/texas-rules-of-evidence-updated-with-amendments-effective-07022026.pdf (PDF pages 11)
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