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TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE / RULE 46

TRCP 46: Petition and answer; each one instrument of writing

Each petition or answer must be contained in one instrument of writing.

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The original petition, first supplemental petition, second supplemental petition, and every other, shall each be contained in one instrument of writing, and so with the original answer and each of the supplemental answers.