(a) Standards of conduct. Parties, representatives,
and other participants shall conduct themselves with dignity, show
courtesy and respect for one another and for the judge, follow any
additional guidelines of decorum prescribed by the judge, and adhere
to the time schedule. Attorneys shall adhere to the standards of conduct
in the Texas Lawyers' Creed promulgated by the Texas Supreme Court.
(b) Judge's authority. To maintain and enforce proper
conduct and decorum, the judge may take appropriate action, including:
(1) issuing a warning;
(2) sanctioning a party pursuant to §155.157 of
this chapter;
(3) excluding persons from the proceeding; and
(4) recessing the proceeding.
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