Tex. R. Civ. P. 283
As amended through February 20, 2024
The officer in charge of the jury shall not make not permit any communication to be made to them, except to inquire if they have agreed upon a verdict, unless by order of the court; and he shall not before their verdict is rendered communicate to any person the state of their deliberations or the verdict agreed upon.
Tex. R. Civ. P. 283