Texas Rules of Evidence

Texas Rules of Evidence

Article VI. Witnesses

Effective July 2, 2026 · 15 rules

  1. Rule 601 Competency to Testify in General; “Dead Man’s Rule”
  2. Rule 602 Need for Personal Knowledge
  3. Rule 603 Oath or Affirmation to Testify Truthfully
  4. Rule 604 Interpreter
  5. Rule 605 Judge’s Competency as a Witness
  6. Rule 606 Juror’s Competency as a Witness
  7. Rule 607 Who May Impeach a Witness
  8. Rule 608 A Witness’s Character for Truthfulness or Untruthfulness
  9. Rule 609 Impeachment by Evidence of a Criminal Conviction
  10. Rule 610 Religious Beliefs or Opinions
  11. Rule 611 Mode and Order of Examining Witnesses and Presenting Evidence
  12. Rule 612 Writing Used to Refresh a Witness’s Memory
  13. Rule 613 Witness’s Prior Statement and Bias or Interest
  14. Rule 614 Excluding Witnesses
  15. Rule 615 Producing a Witness’s Statement in Criminal Cases