Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs or an Appeal Bond (Bilingual)
Texas · Texas Judicial Branch
This form is used to tell the court that you cannot afford to pay the court costs or an appeal bond. It asks for personal information, details about people who depend on you, and information about any public benefits you or your dependents receive.
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This form is used when a person needs to inform the court that they cannot afford the money required to pay court fees or a bond needed for an appeal.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form asks for information about the person filling it out, including their name, address, and date of birth.
- Does this form require me to pay anything?
- No, this form is used to state an inability to afford payment, which is the opposite of paying fees.
- Do I need to list my dependents?
- Yes, the form has a section to list people who depend on you financially.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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