Rule 80.Plaintiff's Supplemental Petition
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 80 lets a plaintiff's supplemental petition raise special exceptions, general denials, and new matter in reply to what the defendant has alleged.
Full Text of Rule 80
The plaintiff's supplemental petitions may contain special exceptions, general denials, and the allegations of new matter not before alleged by him, in reply to those which have been alleged by the defendant.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 80 describes what a plaintiff's supplemental petition may contain. It can set out special exceptions, general denials, and allegations of new matter not previously made — all in reply to the matters the defendant has alleged. It is the plaintiff's responsive pleading to the defense.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can a plaintiff's supplemental petition contain in Texas?
Under Rule 80, special exceptions, general denials, and new matter raised in reply to the defendant's allegations.
Can a Texas plaintiff raise new allegations in a supplemental petition?
Yes. Rule 80 lets the supplemental petition allege new matter not previously pleaded, so long as it replies to what the defendant has alleged.
Can a Texas plaintiff deny the defendant's allegations generally in a supplemental petition?
Yes. Rule 80 lets a plaintiff's supplemental petition include a general denial, along with special exceptions and new matter in reply to the defendant.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 80), 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: plaintiff's supplemental petitionspecial exceptionsgeneral denialreplyTRCP 80