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TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE / RULE 53

TRCP 53: Special act or law

Pleading a private or special act or law of Texas or the Republic of Texas.

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A pleading founded wholly or in part on any private or special act or law of this State or of the Republic of Texas need only recite the title thereof, the date of its approval, and set out in substance so much of such act or laws as may be pertinent to the cause of action or defense.