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TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE / RULE 138

TRCP 138: Cost of new trials

Court discretion over the costs of a new trial when granting it.

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The costs of new trials may either abide the result of the suit or may be taxed against the party to whom the new trial is granted, as the court may adjudge when he grants such new trial.