Tex. R. Evid. 402

General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence

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Rule 402. General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence
Relevant evidence is admissible unless any of the following provides otherwise:
• the United States or Texas Constitution;
• a statute;
• these rules; or
• other rules prescribed under statutory authority.
Irrelevant evidence is not admissible.
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