Tex. R. Evid. 402 · Article IV. RELEVANCE AND ITS LIMITS

General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence

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Text — Effective July 2, 2026

Relevant evidence is admissible unless any of the following provides otherwise:

• the United States or Texas Constitution;

• a statute;

• these rules; or

• other rules prescribed under statutory authority.

Irrelevant evidence is not admissible.

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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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