Rule 232.Making Peremptory Challenges

Last verified June 28, 2026

In one sentenceRule 232 says that once the list holds the required number of jurors not subject to for-cause challenge, the parties make their peremptory challenges, which need no stated reason.

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If there remain on such lists not subject to challenge for cause, twenty-four names, if in the district court, or twelve names, if in the county court, the parties shall proceed to make their peremptory challenges. A peremptory challenge is made to a juror without assigning any reason therefor.

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Plain-English Summary

Rule 232 marks the shift from for-cause to peremptory strikes. When the list contains 24 names in district court, or 12 in county court, that are not subject to challenge for cause, the parties proceed to make their peremptory challenges. A peremptory challenge is made to a juror without giving any reason.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a peremptory challenge in Texas?

A strike of a juror that requires no stated reason. Under Rule 232, parties make peremptory challenges once the list holds enough jurors not subject to challenge for cause.

How many un-challenged jurors must remain before peremptory strikes start in Texas?

Rule 232 requires 24 names in district court, or 12 in county court, that are not subject to challenge for cause before the parties proceed to peremptory challenges.

Do you have to explain a peremptory challenge in Texas?

No. Rule 232 states that a peremptory challenge is made to a juror without assigning any reason for it.

Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 232), 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: making peremptory challengesperemptory strikestrike without causeTRCP 232