TX · rules
Tex. R. App. P. 58.7
Briefs and Oral Argument
(a) Briefs. The appealing party in the certifying
court must file a brief with the Supreme Court
clerk within 30 days after the date of the
notice. Opposing parties must file an
answering brief within 20 days after
receiving the opening brief. Briefs must
comply with Rule 55 to the extent its
provisions apply. 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.
(b) Oral Argument. Oral argument may be
granted either on a party's request or on the
Court's own initiative. Argument is governed
by Rule 59.
History
Notes and Comments Comment to 1997 change: This is former Rule 114. The rule is substantially revised, but no substantive change in procedure is intended, except subdivision 58.10 now allows a motion for rehearing.
Provenance
- Source
- txcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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