Tex. R. Evid. 802 · Article VIII. HEARSAY
The Rule Against Hearsay
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Text — Effective July 2, 2026
Hearsay is not admissible unless any of the following provides otherwise:
• a statute;
• these rules; or
• other rules prescribed under statutory authority.
Inadmissible hearsay admitted without objection may not be denied probative value merely because it is hearsay.
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 47–48)
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