Texas Rules of Evidence

Article IV · Relevance and its Limits

Rule 402. General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence

Effective July 2, 2026

Cite: Tex. R. Evid. 402

Relevant evidence is admissible unless any of the following provides otherwise:

• the United States or Texas Constitution; • a statute; • these rules; or • other rules prescribed under statutory authority.

Irrelevant evidence is not admissible.