TX · rules
Tex. R. Civ. P. 14b
Return or other Disposition of Exhibits
The clerk of the court in which the exhibits are filed shall retain and dispose of the same as directed
by the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Order Relating to Retention and Disposition of Exhibits
In compliance with the provisions of Rule 14b, the Supreme Court hereby
directs that exhibits offered or admitted into evidence shall be retained and disposed
of by the clerk of the court in which the exhibits are filed upon the following basis.
This order shall apply only to: (1) those cases in which judgment has been rendered
on service of process by publication and in which no motion for new trial was filed
within two years after judgm ent was signed; and, (2) all other cases in which
judgment has been signed for one year and in which no appeal was perfected or in
which a perfected appeal was dismissed or concluded by a final judgement as to all
parties and the issuance of the appellate court's mandate such that the case is no
longer pending on appeal or in the trial court. The party who offered an exhibit may
withdraw it from the clerk’s office within thirty days of the later of (1) a case
becoming subject to this order, or (2) the effec tive date of this order. The clerk,
unless otherwise directed by the court, may dispose of any exhibits remaining after
such time period.
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- txcourts.gov
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- 2026-09-15
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- 2026-09-14
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