TX · rules
Tex. R. App. P. 55.7
Time and Place of Filing; Extension of Time
Briefs must be filed with the Supreme Court clerk
in accordance with the schedule stated in the clerk’s
notice that the Court has ordered briefs on the merits.
If no schedule is stated in the notice, petitioner must
file a brief on the merits within 30 days after the date
of the notice, respondent must file a brief in response
within 30 days after receiving petitioner’s brief, and
petitioner must file any reply brief within 15 days after
receiving respondent’s brief. On motion complying
with Rule 10.5(b) either before or after the brief is due,
the Supreme Court may extend the time to file a brief.
History
Notes and Comments Comment to 1997 change: The rule is new and provides for a 50 page brief on the merits if requested by the Supreme Court. Comment to 2002 change: Subdivision 55.1 is clarified to provide that the Court may realign parties to require consolidated briefing for a clearer and more efficient presentation of the case. Comment to 2026 change: Subdivisions 55.2 and 55.3 are amended to eliminate the requirement to include a statement of jurisdiction in a brief on the merits. Subdivision 55.7 is amended to give the respondent the same amount of time as the petitioner to file a brief. Other clarifying changes are made.
Provenance
- Source
- txcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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