Personal Injury Exhibits for Texas Courts
Texas personal injury litigation follows TRCP 194 and 195 for discovery and expert disclosure. Harris County (Houston), Dallas County, and Bexar County (San Antonio) handle high volumes of injury cases. This guide covers exhibit preparation for auto accidents, premises liability, products liability, and medical malpractice cases in Texas.
Texas Quick Reference
| E-Filing System | eFileTexas ↗ |
| File Size Limit | 25 MB |
| Exchange Deadline | 30 days before trial (TRCP 194) |
| Primary Rule | TRCP 194, 195 |
Common Personal Injury Exhibits in Texas
Texas Personal Injury Tips
- 1TRCP 194 governs mandatory disclosure of evidence
- 2Expert reports required 30 days before trial under TRCP 195
- 3Harris County has specific pretrial procedures
- 4Texas has modified comparative fault - document carefully
- 5Medical malpractice requires expert report within 120 days
- 6eFileTexas is mandatory for all civil cases
- 7Bates stamp all medical records chronologically
Common Personal Injury Filing Mistakes in Texas
Personal Injury Exhibits in Texas: FAQ
What are TRCP 194 disclosure requirements for Texas injury cases?
TRCP 194 requires disclosure of witnesses, documents, damages calculations, and insurance information. Disclose all evidence you may use at trial without awaiting discovery requests.
What expert requirements apply to Texas personal injury cases?
TRCP 195 requires expert disclosure 30 days before trial (90 days for medical malpractice). Medical malpractice cases require an expert report within 120 days of filing under TCPRC Chapter 74.
How do I organize medical records for Texas injury cases?
Organize chronologically by provider. Include all treatment records, radiology, operative reports, and billing. Create a timeline exhibit and Bates stamp each page.
What damages exhibits are important in Texas injury cases?
Texas allows economic and non-economic damages. Prepare medical bills, lost wages documentation, life care plans for serious injuries, and expert economic analysis.
What are Harris County personal injury procedures?
Harris County district courts have specific pretrial scheduling orders. Check your court's requirements for exhibit deadlines, pretrial conferences, and trial settings.
Related Resources
Ready to Prepare Your Personal Injury Exhibits?
ExhibitPrep creates professional, Texas-compliant exhibits in minutes. Preview free, pay only when you're ready to download.
Try It Free →