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Texas Rules of Appellate ProcedureSection FOUR - Proceedings in the Supreme Court
Rule 59 - Submission and Argument
Rule 59.3 - Purpose of Argument

Tex. R. App. P. 59.3

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Rule 59.3 - Purpose of Argument

Oral argument should emphasize and clarify the written arguments in the briefs. Counsel should not merely read from a prepared text. Counsel should assume that all Justices have read the briefs before oral argument and should be prepared to respond to the Justices' questions.

Tex. R. App. P. 59.3