# Texas Rules of Evidence

> Full official text of the Texas Rules of Evidence, effective July 2, 2026, with one page per article and rule, internal cross-references linked to the subdivision each one names, defined terms explained on hover.

Text is taken from the official rules PDF (updated with amendments effective July 2, 2026). It is not legal advice.

## How the site is organized

- Each article has one page: https://texasevidence.com/article-<roman>/ (for example https://texasevidence.com/article-viii/).
- Each rule has one page: https://texasevidence.com/article-<roman>/rule-<number>/ (for example https://texasevidence.com/article-viii/rule-803/).
- Subdivisions are anchors on the rule page, for example rule-803/#2 is Rule 803(2), and rule-404/#b-1 is Rule 404(b)(1).
- Citation form: Tex. R. Evid. <rule>(<subdivision>)(<paragraph>), for example Tex. R. Evid. 404(b)(1).
- Case-law notes summarize published opinions only, appear under a rule as "Case law notes", and are reviewed by a person before publication.
- The complete text of every rule is in one file: https://texasevidence.com/llms-full.txt.

## Article I. General Provisions

- [Rule 101. Title, Scope, and Applicability of the Rules; Definitions](https://texasevidence.com/article-i/rule-101/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 101, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 102. Purpose](https://texasevidence.com/article-i/rule-102/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 102, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence](https://texasevidence.com/article-i/rule-103/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 103, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 104. Preliminary Questions](https://texasevidence.com/article-i/rule-104/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 104, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 105. Evidence That Is Not Admissible Against Other Parties or for Other Purposes](https://texasevidence.com/article-i/rule-105/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 105, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 106. Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements](https://texasevidence.com/article-i/rule-106/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 106, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 107. Rule of Optional Completeness](https://texasevidence.com/article-i/rule-107/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 107, effective July 2, 2026.

## Article II. Judicial Notice

- [Rule 201. Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts](https://texasevidence.com/article-ii/rule-201/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 201, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 202. Judicial Notice of Other States’ Law](https://texasevidence.com/article-ii/rule-202/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 202, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 203. Determining Foreign Law](https://texasevidence.com/article-ii/rule-203/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 203, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 204. Judicial Notice of Texas Municipal and County Ordinances, Texas Register Contents, and Published Agency Rules](https://texasevidence.com/article-ii/rule-204/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 204, effective July 2, 2026.

## Article III. Presumptions

- [Article III overview](https://texasevidence.com/article-iii/): no rules adopted in this article.

## Article IV. Relevance and its Limits

- [Rule 401. Test for Relevant Evidence](https://texasevidence.com/article-iv/rule-401/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 401, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 402. General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence](https://texasevidence.com/article-iv/rule-402/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 402, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 403. Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice, Confusion, or Other Reasons](https://texasevidence.com/article-iv/rule-403/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 403, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 404. Character Evidence; Crimes or Other Acts](https://texasevidence.com/article-iv/rule-404/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 404, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 405. Methods of Proving Character](https://texasevidence.com/article-iv/rule-405/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 405, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 406. Habit; Routine Practice](https://texasevidence.com/article-iv/rule-406/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 406, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 407. Subsequent Remedial Measures; Notification of Defect](https://texasevidence.com/article-iv/rule-407/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 407, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 408. Compromise Offers and Negotiations](https://texasevidence.com/article-iv/rule-408/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 408, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 409. Offers to Pay Medical and Similar Expenses](https://texasevidence.com/article-iv/rule-409/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 409, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 410. Pleas, Plea Discussions, and Related Statements](https://texasevidence.com/article-iv/rule-410/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 410, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 411. Liability Insurance](https://texasevidence.com/article-iv/rule-411/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 411, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 412. Evidence of Previous Sexual Conduct in Criminal Cases](https://texasevidence.com/article-iv/rule-412/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 412, effective July 2, 2026.

## Article V. Privileges

- [Rule 501. Privileges in General](https://texasevidence.com/article-v/rule-501/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 501, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 502. Required Reports Privileged By Statute](https://texasevidence.com/article-v/rule-502/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 502, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 503. Lawyer–Client Privilege](https://texasevidence.com/article-v/rule-503/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 503, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 504. Spousal Privileges](https://texasevidence.com/article-v/rule-504/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 504, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 505. Privilege For Communications to a Clergy Member](https://texasevidence.com/article-v/rule-505/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 505, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 506. Political Vote Privilege](https://texasevidence.com/article-v/rule-506/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 506, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 507. Trade Secrets Privilege](https://texasevidence.com/article-v/rule-507/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 507, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 508. Informer’s Identity Privilege](https://texasevidence.com/article-v/rule-508/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 508, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 509. Physician–Patient Privilege](https://texasevidence.com/article-v/rule-509/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 509, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 510. Mental Health Information Privilege in Civil Cases](https://texasevidence.com/article-v/rule-510/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 510, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 511. Waiver by Voluntary Disclosure](https://texasevidence.com/article-v/rule-511/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 511, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 512. Privileged Matter Disclosed Under Compulsion or Without Opportunity to Claim Privilege](https://texasevidence.com/article-v/rule-512/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 512, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 513. Comment On or Inference From a Privilege Claim; Instruction](https://texasevidence.com/article-v/rule-513/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 513, effective July 2, 2026.

## Article VI. Witnesses

- [Rule 601. Competency to Testify in General; “Dead Man’s Rule”](https://texasevidence.com/article-vi/rule-601/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 601, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 602. Need for Personal Knowledge](https://texasevidence.com/article-vi/rule-602/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 602, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 603. Oath or Affirmation to Testify Truthfully](https://texasevidence.com/article-vi/rule-603/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 603, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 604. Interpreter](https://texasevidence.com/article-vi/rule-604/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 604, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 605. Judge’s Competency as a Witness](https://texasevidence.com/article-vi/rule-605/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 605, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 606. Juror’s Competency as a Witness](https://texasevidence.com/article-vi/rule-606/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 606, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 607. Who May Impeach a Witness](https://texasevidence.com/article-vi/rule-607/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 607, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 608. A Witness’s Character for Truthfulness or Untruthfulness](https://texasevidence.com/article-vi/rule-608/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 608, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 609. Impeachment by Evidence of a Criminal Conviction](https://texasevidence.com/article-vi/rule-609/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 609, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 610. Religious Beliefs or Opinions](https://texasevidence.com/article-vi/rule-610/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 610, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 611. Mode and Order of Examining Witnesses and Presenting Evidence](https://texasevidence.com/article-vi/rule-611/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 611, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 612. Writing Used to Refresh a Witness’s Memory](https://texasevidence.com/article-vi/rule-612/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 612, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 613. Witness’s Prior Statement and Bias or Interest](https://texasevidence.com/article-vi/rule-613/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 613, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 614. Excluding Witnesses](https://texasevidence.com/article-vi/rule-614/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 614, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 615. Producing a Witness’s Statement in Criminal Cases](https://texasevidence.com/article-vi/rule-615/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 615, effective July 2, 2026.

## Article VII. Opinions and Expert Testimony

- [Rule 701. Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses](https://texasevidence.com/article-vii/rule-701/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 701, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 702. Testimony by Expert Witnesses](https://texasevidence.com/article-vii/rule-702/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 702, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 703. Bases of an Expert’s Opinion Testimony](https://texasevidence.com/article-vii/rule-703/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 703, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 704. Opinion on an Ultimate Issue](https://texasevidence.com/article-vii/rule-704/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 704, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 705. Disclosing the Underlying Facts or Data and Examining an Expert About Them](https://texasevidence.com/article-vii/rule-705/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 705, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 706. Audit in Civil Cases](https://texasevidence.com/article-vii/rule-706/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 706, effective July 2, 2026.

## Article VIII. Hearsay

- [Rule 801. Definitions That Apply to This Article; Exclusions from Hearsay](https://texasevidence.com/article-viii/rule-801/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 801, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 802. The Rule Against Hearsay](https://texasevidence.com/article-viii/rule-802/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 802, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 803. Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay—Regardless of Whether the Declarant Is Available as a Witness](https://texasevidence.com/article-viii/rule-803/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 803, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 804. Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay—When the Declarant Is Unavailable as a Witness](https://texasevidence.com/article-viii/rule-804/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 804, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 805. Hearsay Within Hearsay](https://texasevidence.com/article-viii/rule-805/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 805, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 806. Attacking and Supporting the Declarant’s Credibility](https://texasevidence.com/article-viii/rule-806/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 806, effective July 2, 2026.

## Article IX. Authentication and Identification

- [Rule 901. Authenticating or Identifying Evidence](https://texasevidence.com/article-ix/rule-901/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 901, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 902. Evidence That Is Self-Authenticating](https://texasevidence.com/article-ix/rule-902/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 902, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 903. Subscribing Witness’s Testimony](https://texasevidence.com/article-ix/rule-903/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 903, effective July 2, 2026.

## Article X. Contents of Writings, Recordings, and Photographs

- [Rule 1001. Definitions That Apply to This Article](https://texasevidence.com/article-x/rule-1001/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 1001, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 1002. Requirement of the Original](https://texasevidence.com/article-x/rule-1002/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 1002, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 1003. Admissibility of Duplicates](https://texasevidence.com/article-x/rule-1003/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 1003, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 1004. Admissibility of Other Evidence of Content](https://texasevidence.com/article-x/rule-1004/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 1004, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 1005. Copies of Public Records to Prove Content](https://texasevidence.com/article-x/rule-1005/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 1005, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 1006. Summaries to Prove Content](https://texasevidence.com/article-x/rule-1006/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 1006, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 1007. Testimony or Statement of a Party to Prove Content](https://texasevidence.com/article-x/rule-1007/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 1007, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 1008. Functions of the Court and Jury](https://texasevidence.com/article-x/rule-1008/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 1008, effective July 2, 2026.
- [Rule 1009. Translating a Foreign Language Document](https://texasevidence.com/article-x/rule-1009/): Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 1009, effective July 2, 2026.

## Optional

- [Complete text of all rules](https://texasevidence.com/llms-full.txt): every rule and note in one plain-text file.
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