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Texas Rules of Civil ProcedurePart V - Rules of Practice in Justice Courts
Rule 509 - Repair and Remedy Cases
Rule 509.7 - Counterclaims

Tex. R. Civ. P. 509.7

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Rule 509.7 - Counterclaims

Counterclaims and the joinder of suits against third parties are not permitted in suits under these rules. Compulsory counterclaims may be brought in a separate suit. Any potential causes of action, including a compulsory counterclaim, that are not asserted because of this rule are not precluded.

Tex. R. Civ. P. 509.7