Rule 506.2.Record on Appeal
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 506.2 requires the justice-court judge, once an appeal is perfected, to immediately send the county court clerk a certified copy of the docket entries, a certified copy of the bill of costs, and the original papers in the case.
Full Text of Rule 506.2
When an appeal has been perfected from the justice court, the judge must immediately send to the clerk of the county court a certified copy of all docket entries, a certified copy of the bill of costs, and the original papers in the case.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 506.2 moves the case up. When an appeal has been perfected, the justice-court judge must immediately send the clerk of the county court a certified copy of all docket entries, a certified copy of the bill of costs, and the original papers in the case, so the county court can try the case anew.
Frequently Asked Questions
What record goes up on a justice court appeal in Texas?
Under Rule 506.2, a certified copy of the docket entries, a certified copy of the bill of costs, and the original papers in the case.
How quickly must the justice court forward the appeal record?
Immediately. Rule 506.2 requires the judge to send the certified docket entries, bill of costs, and original papers to the county clerk as soon as the appeal is perfected.
Does the bill of costs go up with a justice court appeal?
Yes. Rule 506.2 requires a certified copy of the bill of costs along with the docket entries and original papers.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 506.2), published by the Texas Judicial Branch (txcourts.gov).
Promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas. The plain-English summary is original and draws on official sources. Last verified June 28, 2026. ·
Official source
Also known as: record on appeal justice courttranscript to county courtbill of costs on appealcertified docket entriesTRCP 506.2