Don't Let Your Texas Exhibits Get Rejected
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Every year, Texas courts reject exhibits for:
- Wrong marking convention
- Missing electronic bookmarks
- Non-compliant file formats
This guide prevents those mistakes.
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Note: This guide provides general information, not legal advice. Court rules change, and local variations exist. Always verify current requirements with the specific court where you are filing.
Two Ways to Prepare Texas Exhibits
Manual Stamping
- •2+ hours for 50 documents
- •Error-prone labeling
- •No batch processing
- •Hope you followed TRCP 194.4
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- •15 minutes for 50 documents
- •Texas-compliant templates
- •One-click batch stamping
- •Follows TRCP 194.4 automatically
About Texas Exhibit Requirements
Texas courts operate under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure with county-specific variations across its 254 counties. The mandatory e-filing through eFileTexas has standardized many requirements, but local court rules still vary significantly. This guide covers statewide TRCP requirements and highlights the most important local rules for major Texas counties.
What's in the Guide
- eFileTexas mandatory statewide — required for all civil filings
- Self-authentication under Rule 193.7 — simplifies exhibit admission
- Harris County rules — largest judicial district in Texas
- Dallas County requirements — 30 days before trial deadline
- Bexar County variations — complex litigation procedures
- Travis County deadlines — state capital specific rules
- Complex litigation procedures — special case management
- Exhibit list formatting — avoid pre-trial order rejections
County-Specific Rules Covered
Harris County (Houston)
- • Uses Box file-sharing system for exhibits
- • Exhibits no less than 5 days before formal pretrial conference
Dallas County
- • PROHIBITS group designation - each exhibit must be identified separately
- • Materials due by 4-5 PM Thursday/Wednesday before trial setting
Travis County (Austin)
- • Detailed "Instructions for Electronic Exhibits" requiring Box file sharing
- • Exhibits uploaded 12 hours before hearing
Pro Tips Included
- •Use TRCP 193.7 to your advantage - properly produced discovery documents are self-authenticating
- •File authenticity objections within 10 days of learning a document will be used
- •Check each county's specific docket control order for exhibit deadlines
- •Harris County attorneys should familiarize themselves with Box file-sharing
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Missing the 10-day window to object to authenticity
- 2.Grouping exhibits instead of identifying each one separately (prohibited in Dallas)
- 3.Filing non-searchable PDFs
- 4.Exceeding the 25 MB per document limit
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Texas Exhibit FAQs
What exhibit marking system do Texas courts require?
Texas courts typically use numbers (1, 2, 3...) for plaintiff exhibits and letters or numbers with a "D" prefix for defendant exhibits. Requirements may vary by county, so always check local rules for your specific court.
Is e-filing mandatory in Texas courts?
Yes, Texas requires mandatory e-filing through eFileTexas.gov for all civil cases. The file size limit is 25 MB per document. All exhibits should be text-searchable PDFs when possible.
What is the self-authentication rule under TRCP 193.7?
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 193.7 allows documents produced in discovery to be self-authenticating, meaning they can be admitted without additional foundation testimony. This streamlines exhibit admission at trial when properly designated.
What is the exhibit exchange deadline in Texas?
Texas exhibit exchange deadlines typically range from 14-30 days before trial, depending on the county and type of case. Dallas County requires 30 days, while other counties may have shorter timeframes. Check your pre-trial order for specific deadlines.
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