Texas Rules of Evidence

Article IV: Relevance and Its Limits

Article IV: Relevance and Its Limits

This article contains the following rules:

Rule 401: Test for Relevant Evidence

Rule 402: General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence

Rule 403: Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice, Confusion, or Other Reasons

Rule 405: Methods of Proving Character

Rule 407: Subsequent Remedial Measures; Notification of Defect

Rule 409: Offers to Pay Medical and Similar Expenses

Rule 412: Evidence of Previous Sexual Conduct in Criminal Cases

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