Texas Rules of Evidence

Texas Rules of Evidence

Article V. Privileges

Effective July 2, 2026 · 13 rules

  1. Rule 501 Privileges in General
  2. Rule 502 Required Reports Privileged By Statute
  3. Rule 503 Lawyer–Client Privilege
  4. Rule 504 Spousal Privileges
  5. Rule 505 Privilege For Communications to a Clergy Member
  6. Rule 506 Political Vote Privilege
  7. Rule 507 Trade Secrets Privilege
  8. Rule 508 Informer’s Identity Privilege
  9. Rule 509 Physician–Patient Privilege
  10. Rule 510 Mental Health Information Privilege in Civil Cases
  11. Rule 511 Waiver by Voluntary Disclosure
  12. Rule 512 Privileged Matter Disclosed Under Compulsion or Without Opportunity to Claim Privilege
  13. Rule 513 Comment On or Inference From a Privilege Claim; Instruction