Rules for Magistrates in Inmate Litigation and Litigation Involving Certain Civilly Committed Individuals, Rule 6.01
CASES THAT MAY BE REFERRED
Text — As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated December 1, 2023)
Except as provided by this rule, a judge of a court may refer to a magistrate any suit brought by an inmate, as defined in section 14.001(3), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, or a civilly committed individual, as defined in section 14A.001(1), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, in a district, county, or justice court in which a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or a similar affidavit or unsworn declaration is filed by the inmate or civilly committed individual. This rule does not apply to an action brought under the Family Code.
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- https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1457572/rules-for-magistrates-in-inmate-litigation-and-litigation-involving-certain-civilly-committed-individuals.pdf (PDF pages 2)
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