Tex. R. Evid. 603 · Article VI. WITNESSES
Oath or Affirmation to Testify Truthfully
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Text — Effective July 2, 2026
Before testifying, a witness must give an oath or affirmation to testify truthfully. It must be in a form designed to impress that duty on the witness’s conscience.
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 36)
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