Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure · February 6, 2026 edition
Read the original court rule and its historical notes. Illustrations, where shown, are educational explanations of the rule.
Original court rule text
If the court of appeals determines that an appeal is frivolous, it may — on motion of any party or on its own initiative, after notice and a reasonable opportunity for response — award each prevailing party just damages. In determining whether to award damages, the court must not consider any matter that does not appear in the record, briefs, or other papers filed in the court of appeals.
Historical court comments, separate from operative rule text
Comment to 1997 change: This is former Rule 84. The limit on the amount of the sanction that may be imposed is repealed. A requirement of notice and opportunity to respond is added.