Tex. R. Civ. P. 275 — CHARGE READ BEFORE ARGUMENT

Texas Rules of Civil Procedure · Version 2026-07-01 · Status: active · II RULES OF PRACTICE IN DISTRICT AND COUNTY COURTS · 11 Trial of Causes · Charge to the Jury

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Before the argument is begun, the trial court shall read the charge to the jury in the precise words in which it was written, including all questions, definitions, and instructions which the court may give.

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