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1.1. Scope These rules govern procedure in appellate courts and before appellate judges and post-trial procedure in trial courts in criminal cases. 1.2. Local Rules and Forms (a) Promulgation. A court of appeals may promulgate rules and forms governing its practice that are not inconsistent with state or federal law or rules adopted by the Supreme Court or the Court of Criminal Appeals. To be effective, local rules and forms must be published on the Office of Court Administration’s website. (b) Party’s Noncompliance. A court must not dismiss an appeal due to a party’s failure to comply with a local rule or form without giving the noncomplying party notice and a reasonable opportunity to cure the noncompliance.
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Comment to 1997 change: Subdivision 1.1 is simplified without substantive change. Subdivision 1.2 is amended to make clear that any person is entitled to a copy of local rules. Paragraph 1.2(c), restricting dismissal of a case for noncompliance with a local rule, is added. Comment to 2023 change: Rule 1.2 is amended to remove the requirement that the Supreme Court of Texas and Court of Criminal Appeals approve local rules and to expressly address local forms. The amended rule provides that local rules and forms must not conflict with other laws or rules and that they are not effective unless published on the Office of Court Administration’s website.