Rule 782.Remedy Cumulative
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 782 provides that the remedy and mode of procedure prescribed for quo warranto are cumulative of any other remedy now existing, not a replacement for them.
Full Text of Rule 782
The remedy and mode of procedure hereby prescribed shall be construed to be cumulative of any now existing.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 782 keeps other remedies available. The remedy and mode of procedure prescribed by the quo warranto rules are construed to be cumulative of any remedy now existing — so a party may still pursue other available remedies to challenge a right to an office or franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is quo warranto the only way to challenge an office in Texas?
No. Rule 782 makes it cumulative of other existing remedies.
Does filing a quo warranto action waive other legal remedies in Texas?
No. Rule 782 makes the quo warranto remedy cumulative, not exclusive.
Why does Rule 782 matter to someone challenging a franchise?
It confirms they can still pursue other existing remedies alongside or instead of quo warranto.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 782), 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: remedy cumulative quo warrantoquo warranto not exclusive remedyother remedies besides quo warrantocumulative with existing remediesTRCP 782