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TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE / RULE 82

TRCP 82: Special defenses

Special defenses regarded as denied unless expressly admitted.

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The plaintiff need not deny any special matter of defense pleaded by the defendant, but the same shall be regarded as denied unless expressly admitted.