TX · rules
Tex. R. App. P. 39.2
Purpose of Argument
Oral argument should emphasize and clarify the
written arguments in the briefs. Counsel should not
merely read from prepared text. Counsel should
assume that all members of the court have read the
briefs before oral argument and counsel should be
prepared to respond to questions. A party should not
refer to or comment on matters not involved in or
pertaining to what is in the record.
History
Notes and Comments Comment to 1997 change: This is former Rule 75. Technical and nonsubstantive changes are made. Comment to 2008 change: Subdivision 39.1 is amended to provide for oral argument unless the court determines it is unnecessary and to set out the reasons why argument may be unnecessary. The appellate court must evaluate these reasons in view of the traditional importance of oral argument. The court need not agree on, and generally should not announce, a specific reason or reasons for declining oral argument. Comment to 2024 change: Rule 39.8 is amended to clarify requirements for notices and to clarify the court’s ability to amend notices.
Provenance
- Source
- txcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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