Texas Rules of Evidence

Article X · Contents of Writings, Recordings, and Photographs

Rule 1006. Summaries to Prove Content

Effective July 2, 2026

Cite: Tex. R. Evid. 1006

The proponent may use a summary, chart, or calculation to prove the content of voluminous writings, recordings, or photographs that cannot be conveniently examined in court. The proponent must make the originals or duplicates available for examination or copying, or both, by other parties at a reasonable time and place. And the court may order the proponent to produce them in court.