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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 39.4 - Number of Counsel

Tex. R. App. P. 39.4

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As amended through November 19, 2024
Rule 39.4 - Number of Counsel

Generally, only one counsel should argue for each side. Except on leave of court, no more than two counsel on each side may argue. Only one counsel may argue in rebuttal.

Tex. R. App. P. 39.4