Civil Lawsuits

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  Form Sworn Application and Petition to Stop Cyberbullying Bilingual

  This form is a sworn application and petition used to ask the court to stop cyberbullying. It asks the applicant to provide details about the cyberbullying and the people involved.

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  Expedited Foreclosure Forms

  This form is an application to the court asking for an order to start the process of taking over property because a loan or lien on that property has not been paid. It requires detailed information about the property, the loan, and why the default occurred.

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  Protected Property Claim Form Bilingual

  This form is used to formally claim property or money that the filer believes has been taken or frozen and should be returned. It asks the court to set a hearing to decide if the property is protected and should be returned.

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  Form Order Appointing Receiver

  This form is an official court order that appoints a Receiver. It is used when a court finds that a judgment debt is not fully paid and that the debtor owns nonexempt property that can be used to pay the debt.

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  Judgment Adjudicating Guilt

  This form is a final court document that officially records a finding of guilt by the court. It details the specific crime, the punishment ordered, and any required payments or supervision conditions.

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  Judgment of Acquittal by Court

  This form is a court document that officially records a finding that a defendant is not guilty of the charged offense. It is signed by the judge and records the details of the case and the plea entered.

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  Judgment

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  Judgment of Conviction by Court

  This form is a final court document that officially records a conviction and the sentence handed down by the court. It details the crime, the plea, and the specific punishments, such as jail time, fines, and restitution.

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  Judgment of Conviction (Capital Murder-State seeks Death)

  This form is a formal document that records the outcome of a criminal trial, specifically for a conviction of Capital Murder. It details the jury's verdict and the judge's final orders regarding punishment.

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  Judgment of Conviction (Sex Offender Capital Case-State seeks Death)

  This form records the final judgment after a jury trial in a serious criminal case involving a sex offender. It details the conviction, the jury's findings on special issues, and the sentence imposed by the court.

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  Judgment Revoking Community Supervision

  This form is a final court document that officially changes or revokes a previous order of community supervision. It records the final punishment, including any fines, and details how the sentence is to be carried out.

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  Form Notice of Protected Property Rights Bilingual

  This notice informs a person that their money or property may have been frozen or taken to pay a debt judgment. It explains that certain laws, called "exemptions," might protect some of their property, and it directs the recipient on how to try and get their protected property returned.

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  Transfer Certificate

  This form is a Transfer Certificate that a court clerk uses to officially certify that certain court documents are being moved from one county to another. It confirms the transfer of a case file and associated orders.

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  Judgment and Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on Application in Proceeding to Waive Parental Notification and Consent (Form 2D)

  This form is a document used by a judge to write down their decision and findings of fact after a hearing. It addresses an application asking the court to allow someone to get an abortion without telling or getting permission from their parents, managing conservator, or guardian.

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  ID Theft and Complaint Affidavit

  This form is used to report issues related to identity theft to law enforcement and credit reporting agencies.

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  Initial Disclosures

  This is a guide or tool designed to help people select and fill out the correct initial disclosures form. It does not appear to be a form itself, but rather a resource to assist with the process.

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  在德州遇到消费纠纷该怎办？| What to Do If You Have a Consumer Complaint in Texas

  This article provides steps for a person who has a complaint about a purchase or service in Texas. It explains where to file a complaint and what steps to take before considering legal action.

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  Civil Answer (General Denial) Bilingual

  This form is used by a defendant to formally respond to a lawsuit filed against them in civil court. By filing this, the defendant states a general denial and asks the court for certain relief.

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  Debt Collection Answer and Defense

  This form is used to give an answer and present defenses when someone sues you in a debt collection lawsuit. It is for use in Justice court cases only.

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  Agreed Order on Motion to Transfer Venue

  This form is an agreement that asks the court to move a civil case to a different location. Both parties must sign the form before it is filed, and the judge must complete and sign it.

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• CV-CCE-300 Agreed Nunc Pro Tunc Motion

  Nunc Pro Tunc Agreed Motion

  This form is used when the people involved in a case agree that a mistake was made when a final judgment was signed. It asks the court to officially correct that mistake.

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• CV-CCE-301

  Non-Agreed Nunc Pro Tunc Motion

  This form is used to ask the court to fix small mistakes that were made when a final judgment was signed. It asks the court to correct these clerical errors.

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• CV-GENERIC-100

  Generic Civil Motion

  This form is a general request used in civil cases to ask the court to take action, allow, or deny something that is already happening in the case. It asks the filer to state who they are and what specific request they are making to the court.

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  Service of Process Forwarding Request (Secretary of State) - Form 2401

  This form is used to ask the Texas Secretary of State to officially deliver legal papers to a business entity. It asks for details about the case, the people involved, and where the papers should be sent.

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  在審判前終結案件 | Ending a Case Before Trial

  This information explains different ways a case can be ended before a trial by filing a motion with the court. These methods include withdrawing the case, having it dismissed, settling it, getting a summary judgment, or getting a default judgment.

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• GN-Disc-101-Required Initial Disclosures

  (Form) Required Initial Disclosures in Civil Cases in Texas

  This form asks parties in civil lawsuits in Texas to provide specific information to the other side. It requires details about the people involved, the facts and laws supporting the claims, potential witnesses, and relevant documents.

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  Dallas Subpoena Request

  This form is used to ask the court to issue a subpoena in Dallas County, Texas. It asks for details about the case and what the person being subpoenaed needs to bring to court.

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  El Paso County – Subpoena Request

  This form is used to ask the court to issue a subpoena. It asks the court to order a specific person to appear as a witness at a certain time and place.

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  Lubbock County – Civil Subpoena Application

  This form is used to ask the court in Lubbock County, Texas, to officially issue a subpoena. It asks for details about who needs to testify and what documents they need to bring to court.

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  McLennan County – Application for Subpoena

  This form is used to ask the court to issue a subpoena in McLennan County, Texas. It asks for details about the case and what the person being subpoenaed needs to bring.

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  Orange County – Application for Issuance of Subpoena and/or Subpoena Duces Tecum

  This form is used to ask the Orange County District Clerk to create and send out a subpoena or a subpoena duces tecum. It asks for information about the people who need to appear or bring documents to court.

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  Request for Issuance of a Subpoena - Bexar County

  This form is used to ask the court to officially issue a subpoena. It asks the court to command specific people to appear at a hearing or trial and potentially bring certain documents or items.

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  Responding to a Texas Civil Subpoena (TYLA)

  This guide explains what a subpoena is and what it means if you receive one from a civil court. It describes the different types of subpoenas and the rules for how they must be written and served.

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  Tarrant County – Instructions and Application for Subpoena

  This form is used to ask the court for a subpoena in Tarrant County, Texas. It asks for details about the case, the person being subpoenaed, and what the person needs to appear for or bring to court.

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  Travis County – Justice Court 1 Subpoena Request

  This form is used to ask the court to officially issue a subpoena. A subpoena is a legal order that requires someone to appear in court or bring specific items.

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  Tyler County – Request for Issuance of Subpoena

  This form is used to ask the court for permission to issue a subpoena. It asks the court to legally require specific people to appear at a case and bring certain documents or items.

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  書面質詢 | Interrogatories

  This information explains what written questions, called interrogatories, are. They are written questions sent by one party to another to gather specific facts and information about a case.

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  Sample Business Affidavit

  This form is an affidavit used to ask a judge to accept business records as evidence in a lawsuit. The person filling it out must certify that they are the record keeper and that the attached records were kept normally as part of the business.

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  Hearing

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  Order for Substituted Service

  This form is an official court order that tells everyone how a person can legally notify another person that a lawsuit has started. It records that the judge has agreed that a certain method of delivery will be enough to count as proper notice.

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• CV-GENERIC-200

  Generic Civil Order

  This form is a blank order used in civil cases. It is a document that records what the judge decides after considering a motion filed by one of the parties.

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  Final Order Appointing Receiver

  This form is a court order that officially appoints a person, called a Receiver, to take control of property belonging to a person who owes money. The court uses this order to allow the Receiver to sell the property and pay the money owed to the person who is owed the money.

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  Order Setting Hearing - Default SAPCR or Modification

  This form is an order from the court that sets a date and time for a final hearing. It is used when the other party has not filed an answer in the case.

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  Anti-Garnishment Letter for Social Security

  This is a template letter used to tell a bank that money in your account is protected by law from being taken by regular creditors. It asks the bank to note this protection on your records.

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  联邦福利会被扣押吗？| Can Federal Benefits Be Garnished?

  This document explains what

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• CV-AFF-100

  General Civil Affidavit

  This form is a general affidavit used to write down facts for a civil legal matter. It asks the person signing to state that the facts are true based on their own knowledge.

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• CV-GN-101

  Letter to Opposing Counsel Confirming Pro Se Status

  This form is a letter used to inform the other side's lawyer that the person filing the letter is representing themselves in the case. It asks the opposing lawyer for contact information and deadlines for necessary paperwork.

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  14563411-1--87304

  This document is a written statement, or declaration, from a Department of State Health Services employee. It provides information about changes made to vital records, such as birth and death certificates, following court rulings regarding same-sex couples.

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  ABA Directory of Law Governing Appointment of Counsel in State Civil Proceedings) - Texas

  This document is a reference guide that collects laws, court decisions, and rules related to when a court must appoint a lawyer for people in civil cases in Texas. It does not ask the court to do anything; it is purely informational.

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  Business Service of Process Information

  This information explains the rules for officially serving legal papers when the person or group being sued is a business. It tells you who can accept the papers for different types of businesses, like partnerships or corporations.

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  General Civil Affidavit - no style of the case

  This form is a general affidavit used to write down facts for a civil legal issue. It asks the person signing to state that the facts are true and that they know them to be true.

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  Get Help If You Can't Pay Your Mortgage

  This information sheet helps people understand what foreclosure is and where to find assistance.

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  How to Sue in Justice Court (TYLA)

  This document is a guide that explains the process of filing a lawsuit in Justice Court. It provides general information about what kind of cases can be heard and the steps involved in suing someone.

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  寄送初始披露資訊 | Sending Initial Disclosures

  This information sheet explains the rules for sending initial disclosures in a civil lawsuit in Texas. It describes what information parties must exchange with each other early in the case.

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  德州的民事訴訟：基本概念 | Civil Litigation in Texas: The Basics

  This article gives a general overview of the three main stages of civil lawsuits in Texas: pre-trial, trial, and post-trial. It explains what happens in each stage, such as gathering information or making requests to the court.

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  德州的民事訴訟：審前程序 | Civil Litigation in Texas: The Pretrial Phase

  This article explains the steps that happen before a civil trial in Texas. It covers researching your case, filing a lawsuit, notifying the other side, and exchanging evidence.

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  美国公民身份：常见问题解答 | U.S. Citizenship: Answers to Common Questions

  This document answers common questions about becoming a U.S. citizen, explaining general requirements like age and time living in the U.S. It also describes the tests needed, such as English and Civics, and mentions benefits of citizenship.

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