In one sentenceRule 75b keeps filed exhibits in the clerk's custody until disposed of under Rule 14b, letting a party withdraw one only by leaving a copy, and letting the court reporter withdraw exhibits to send to an appellate court.
All filed exhibits admitted in evidence or tendered on bill of exception shall, until returned or otherwise disposed of as authorized by Rule 14b, remain at all times in the clerk's office or in the court or in the custody of the clerk except as follows:
(a)The court may by order entered on the minutes allow a filed exhibit to be withdrawn by any party only upon such party's leaving on file a certified, photo, or other reproduced copy of such exhibit. The party withdrawing such exhibit shall pay the costs of such order and copy.
(b)The court reporter or stenographer of the court conducting the hearing, proceedings, or trial in which exhibits are admitted or offered in evidence, shall have the right to withdraw filed exhibits, upon giving the clerk proper receipt therefor, whenever necessary for the court reporter or stenographer to transmit such original exhibits to an appellate court under the provisions of Rule 379 or to otherwise discharge the duties imposed by law upon said court reporter or stenographer.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 75b governs taking exhibits out of the file. Filed exhibits stay with the clerk until they are returned or otherwise disposed of under Rule 14b, with two exceptions.
First, the court may, by order on the minutes, let a party withdraw a filed exhibit, but only on leaving a certified, photo, or other reproduced copy and paying the costs. Second, the court reporter may withdraw filed exhibits, on giving the clerk a receipt, when needed to transmit the originals to an appellate court under Rule 379 or to otherwise carry out the reporter's legal duties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a party withdraw a filed exhibit in Texas?
Yes, under Rule 75b, by court order and only on leaving a copy and paying the costs. The court reporter may also withdraw exhibits to send to an appellate court.
Where do filed exhibits stay until a Texas case is resolved?
Rule 75b keeps filed exhibits in the clerk's office, in the court, or in the clerk's custody until they are returned or otherwise disposed of under Rule 14b.
Can a Texas court reporter withdraw exhibits without a party's copy?
Yes. Rule 75b lets the court reporter or stenographer withdraw filed exhibits, after giving the clerk a receipt, when needed to send the originals to an appellate court under Rule 379 or to carry out other legal duties.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 75b), 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. ·
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