TX · rules
Tex. R. Civ. P. 85
Original Answer; Contents
The original answer may consist of motions to transfer venue, pleas to the jurisdiction, in
abatement, or any other dilatory pleas; of special exceptions, of general denial, and any defense by
way of avoidance or estoppel, and it may present a cross-action, which to that extent will place
defendant in the attitude of a plaintiff. Matters in avoidance and estoppel may be stated together,
or in several special pleas, each presenting a distinct defense, and numbered so as to admit of
separate issues to be formed on them.
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- 2026-09-15
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- 2026-09-14
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