Last amended December 31, 1947 · Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 110 says these rules fill in the details of publication citation when a statute is silent, but a statute that expressly sets different requisites controls — except that Rule 117a governs tax-suit citation.
Full Text of Rule 110
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Where by statute or these rules citation by publication is authorized and the statute or rules do not specify the requisites of such citation or the method of service thereof, or where they direct that such citation be issued or served as in other civil actions, the provisions of these rules shall govern. Where, however, the statute authorizing citation by publication provides expressly for requisites of such citation or service thereof, or both, differing from the provisions of Rules 114, 115, and 116, these rules shall not govern, but the special statutory procedure shall continue in force; provided, however, that Rule 117a shall control with respect to citation in tax suits.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 110 settles how the rules interact with publication-citation statutes. Where a statute authorizes citation by publication but does not specify its requisites or service, or directs that it issue as in other civil actions, these rules govern. But where a statute expressly provides requisites or service differing from Rules 114, 115, and 116, the special statutory procedure controls instead. Citation in delinquent-tax suits is governed by Rule 117a.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the rules or a statute control publication citation in Texas?
Under Rule 110, the rules govern when the statute is silent on requisites or service; a statute that expressly sets different requirements controls. Tax-suit citation follows Rule 117a.
What happens when a statute allows publication citation but leaves out the details?
Rule 110 fills the gap. When a statute authorizes citation by publication without spelling out its requisites or manner of service, or directs only that it issue as in other civil actions, Rules 114, 115, and 116 supply those details.
Does Rule 110 apply to citation in a delinquent-tax suit?
No. Rule 117a controls tax-suit citation instead, even where a statute's publication requirements would otherwise fall under Rule 110.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 110), 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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Also known as:effect of rules on other statutespublication citation statutesstatute silent on citation requirementsconflicting citation statuteswhich law controls citation by publicationTRCP 110