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Texas Rules of Appellate ProcedureSection TWO - Appeals from Trial Court Judgments and Orders
Rule 39 - Oral Argument; Decision Without Argument
Rule 39.2 - Purpose of Argument

Tex. R. App. P. 39.2

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Rule 39.2 - Purpose of Argument

Oral argument should emphasize and clarify the written arguments in the briefs. Counsel should not merely read from prepared text. Counsel should assume that all members of the court have read the briefs before oral argument and counsel should be prepared to respond to questions. A party should not refer to or comment on matters not involved in or pertaining to what is in the record.

Tex. R. App. P. 39.2