diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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 #### Tests
 
-For normative changes, a corresponding [web-platform-tests](https://github.com/w3c/web-platform-tests) PR is highly appreciated. The author and reviewer can be different from the HTML Standard PR. If testing is not practical, please explain why and if appropriate [file an issue](https://github.com/w3c/web-platform-tests/issues/new) to follow up later.
+For normative changes, a corresponding [web-platform-tests](https://github.com/w3c/web-platform-tests) PR is highly appreciated. The author and reviewer can be different from the HTML Standard PR. If current behavior is unclear, writing tests first can help inform the discussion. Typically, both PRs will be merged at the same time.
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+If testing is not practical, please explain why and if appropriate [file an issue](https://github.com/w3c/web-platform-tests/issues/new) to follow up later.
 
 #### Formatting
 
diff --git a/TEAM.md b/TEAM.md
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 Each change needs to result in a single commit on the master branch, with no merge commits. The green squash and merge button is OK to use, but be sure to tidy up the commit message per [guidelines for writing good commit messages](https://github.com/erlang/otp/wiki/Writing-good-commit-messages).
 
-For normative changes, ask for a [web-platform-tests](https://github.com/w3c/web-platform-tests) PR if testing is practical and not overly burdensome. If a follow up issue is filed, add the `html` label.
+For normative changes, ask for a [web-platform-tests](https://github.com/w3c/web-platform-tests) PR if testing is practical and not overly burdensome. Merge both PRs at the same time. If a follow up issue is filed, add the `html` label.
 
 ### Fetching and reviewing pull requests from forks