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TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE / RULE 150
TRCP 150: Death of party
Continuation when a cause of action survives a party death before verdict or decision.
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Where the cause of action is one which survives, no suit shall abate because of the death of any party thereto before the verdict or decision of the court is rendered, but such suit may proceed to judgment as hereinafter provided.