Every Texas family lawyer dreads the moment when critical evidence gets tossed out—often with little warning. But what if you could master the rule that makes or breaks your courtroom strategy? Get ready to discover the overlooked details and hidden pitfalls of Rule 193.6.

In this episode, Holly Draper and Emily Doron from The Draper Law Firm unveil the real-world intricacies of evidentiary exclusion under Rule 193.6 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, revealing common traps, key exceptions, and judgment calls that could change the outcome of your case.

You’ll discover…

• The surprising ways evidence can be excluded—even if you think you’re playing by the rules
• The overlooked “exceptions” that judges scrutinize before letting excluded evidence back in
• How minor mistakes in deadlines or disclosures can snowball into appellate nightmares
• The practical tactics attorneys use to protect their record—and their clients—when things go sideways
• Why relying on the statute alone can land you in trouble, and what seasoned trial lawyers do differently