Tex. R. Evid. 605 · Article VI. WITNESSES
Judge’s Competency as a Witness
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Text — Effective July 2, 2026
The presiding judge may not testify as a witness at the trial. A party need not object to preserve the issue.
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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