Statutes, codes, and regulations
Texas Court Rules
Texas Rules of Appellate ProcedureSection FOUR - Proceedings in the Supreme Court
Rule 55 - Brief on the Merits
Rule 55.1 - Request by Court

Tex. R. App. P. 55.1

Download
PDF
As amended through February 20, 2024
Rule 55.1 - Request by Court

A brief on the merits must not be filed unless requested by the Court. With or without granting the petition for review, the Court may request the parties to file briefs on the merits. In appropriate cases, the Court may realign parties and direct that parties file consolidated briefs.

Tex. R. App. P. 55.1