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August Content Update Details

Family Law

  • Protective Orders chapter: the OCA has provided discretionary forms along with the new mandated forms. We’ve added the new forms and updated current forms to conform with the new standards:
    • (New) Notice of Application for Protective Order and Setting of Hearing
    • (New) Consent to Publish or Remove Information From Protective Order Registry
    • (Updated) Order for Law Enforcement Assistance Under Protective Order
    • (Updated) Motion to Vacate Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order
    • (Updated) Motion to Modify Protective Order
    • (Updated) Order on Motion to Modify Protective Order
    • (Updated) Motion to Transfer Protective Order
    • (Updated) Order Transferring Protective Order
    • (Updated) Motion Requesting Review of Protective Order
    • (Updated) Order on Motion Requesting Review of Protective Order
    • (Updated) Notice of Issuance of Protective Order and Request to Deliver Copies
    • (Updated) Address Form for Protective Order
    • (Updated) Separation of Wireless Telephone Service Account
    • (New) Application to Rescind Protective Order
    • (New) Order on Application to Rescind Protective Order
  • Adult Name Changes:
    • New Prove Up Affidavit and Declaration
    • New Intake – online, assemblable, or blank versions
  • New Motion and Order to Amend Style of Case
  • Many forms broadened for expanded types of cases
  • Waiver of Service for Divorce improvements

Probate

  • New forms:
    • Motion for Continuance of Hearing
    • Affidavit and Declaration in Support of Motion for Continuance
    • Order Granting Motion for Continuance
    • Improved language and assembly when probating a holographic will
    • More options in Application and Order for Extension of Time to File Inventory

Civil Litigation

  • New Notice of Conflicting Setting and Motion for Continuance
  • New Brief Medical Summary
  • New Medical Billing Summary

Real Estate:

  • New TREC forms:
    • 53-0 Addendum Containing Notice of Obligation to Pay Improvement District
    • 49-1 Addendum Concerning Right to Terminate Due to Lender’s Appraisal
    • 48-1 Addendum for Authorizing Hydrostatic Testing
    • 59-0 Notice to Purchaser of Special Taxing or Assessment District

Select a practice area below to see a complete list of updates:

Menu # Title Details
2.03 Application for Reinstatement (SOS 801) Updated the PDF 
2.04 Certificate of Reinstatement (SOS 811) Updated the PDF 
3.02 Bylaws (Corporation) Changed reference from "Member" to "Shareholder" during assembly
7.14 Client Letter of Instruction Improved assembly
12.01 Certificate of Conversion from Corporation to LLC  (SOS 632) Updated the PDF 
Chp 7 LLC Documents Added context to let users know to include "LLC" in the company name
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18.12 Notice of Conflicting Setting and Motion for Continuance New Form
39.20 Brief Medical Summary New Form
39.21 Medical Billing Summary New Form
46.35 Request for Abstract of Judgment Improved calculation of judgment amount owed.
LOCAL  Application to Release Funds Deposited for Cash Bond (Fort Bend) Updated PDF 
LOCAL  Standing Order Regarding Use of Full Name of Minor (Jack) Updated PDF 
LOCAL  Standing Order Regarding Use of Full Name of Minor (Wise) Updated PDF 
LOCAL  Application to Withdraw Minor Funds (Harris) New form
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28.9 Petition for Occupational Driver's License Added ability to file in county courts
Local Application for Release of Cash Bond (Fort Bend) Updated PDF 
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1.10 Divorce Information Intake Improved health insurance for kids
1.13 Adult Name Change Intake New form
1.26 Request for Child Support Disbursement Unit Direct Deposit Updated PDF
3.03 Waiver of Service - Divorce Added email address, online notary and declaration options, rights regarding division of interest in property, improved assembly and wording
3.12 Motion for Default Decree Removed unnecessary questions
6.20 Order Confirming Sale of Property by Receiver added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
8.17 Retirement Benefits Court Order - Thrift Savings Plan (PDF) Updated PDF 
8.17a TSP Retirement Benefits Court Order Instructions Updated PDF 
8.17(b) TSP Retirement Benefits Court Order - Addendum New form 
9.06 Qualified Domestic Relations Order - TX Municipal Retirement System Updated PDF 
15.02 Affidavit or Declaration of Required UCCJEA Information Modified to improve readability and usefulness, per Judge Longino
16.13 Order on Objections to Motion for Child Custody Evaluation  Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
  Notice of Court Proceeding Added option for the notice to be signed by the court coordinator 
18.12 Order on Motion to Amend Citation  Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
18.14 Order for Temporary Authorization for Care of Child Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
18.17 Order on Motion for Termination of Temporary Authorization for Care Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
18.22 Order on Motion for Zoom Hearing Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
19.06 TCIC Data Entry Form - Protective Orders Updated to new version of PDF
19.07 Notice of Application for Protective Order and Setting of Hearing New form
19.08 Consent to Publish or Remove Information From Protective Order Registry   New form
19.11 Order for Law Enforcement Assistance Updated language to conform with new discretionary forms provided by the OCA
19.12 Motion to Vacate Temporary Ex Parte Order Updated language to conform with new discretionary forms provided by the OCA
19.13 Order Vacating Temporary Ex Parte Updated language and coding to conform with new discretionary forms provided by the OCA
19.14 Motion to Modify Protective Order Updated to match discretionary forms provided by OCA.
19.15 Order on Motion to Modify Protective Order Updated language and coding to conform with new discretionary forms provided by the OCA
19.16 Motion to Transfer Protective Order Updated language and coding to conform with new discretionary forms provided by the OCA
19.17 Order Transferring Protective Order Updated language and coding to conform with new discretionary forms provided by the OCA
19.18 Motion Requesting Review of Protective Order Updated language to conform with OCA discretionary form, updated coding to match new protective order set
19.19 Order on Motion Requesting Review of Protective Order Updated language to conform with OCA discretionary form, updated coding to match new protective order set
19.23 Notice of Issuance of Protective Order and Request to Deliver Copies Updated to conform to new mandated protective orders, including making the suspension of license to carry gun optional. Also improved language and specified a request for a conformed copy of the protective order.
19.27 Address Form for Protective Order Overhauled form to work with new mandated protective orders
19.28 Motion for Separation of Wireless Telephone Service Account Updated to conform with new coding for this chapter
19.29 Separation of Wireless Telephone Account Updated language to conform with new discretionary forms provided by the OCA
19.32 Application to Rescind Protective Order New form
19.33 Order to Rescind Protective Order New form
21.06 Responses to Written Interrogatories Added headings to set apart objections and privileges asserted
21.10 Requests for Disclosure (cases filed on or after Sept. 1, 2023) Added "actual' To the Notice of Intent paragraph
21.12 Request for Admissions Added "actual' To the Notice of Intent paragraph
21.18 Request for Inspection and Production Added "actual' To the Notice of Intent paragraph
23.01 Motion to Set Hearing Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
23.01 Motion to Set Hearing Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
23.02 Order to Set Hearing Expanded use of forms to more types of family law cases.
23.05 Notice of Conflicting Setting and Motion for Continuance Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases and spelled out citation to administrative rule.
23.06 Motion for Continuance of Trial Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
23.07 Order for Continuance of Trial Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
23.10 Motion for Continuance of Hearing Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
23.11 Affidavit or Declaration in Support of Motion for Continuance of Hearing Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
23.12 Order Granting Motion for Continuance of Hearing Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases. Also added option to include the time of the reset.
23.14 Motion to Maintain Case on the Docket Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
23.15 Order to Maintain Case on the Docket and Pretrial Order Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
23.16 Motion to Reinstate Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
23.17 Order to Reinstate Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
23.19 Motion to Set on Jury Docket Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
23.20 Order on Motion to Set on Jury Docket Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
23.25 Motion to Amend Style of Case New form
23.26 Order Amending Style of Case New form
24.13 Order on Motion to Appoint Master in Chancery Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
24.14 Order for Master in Chancery's Report Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
25.07 Order to Disqualify Attorney in Charge Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
29.02 Income Withholding for Support Improved assembly
30.17 Withholding Order for Attorney's Fees and Costs Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
35.11 Data for Payment of Retired Personnel (DD 2656) Updated to new version of PDF
38.04 Order Appointing Representative for Child in Parentage Suit Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
38.14 Order Confirming Parentage Under Validated Gestational Agreement Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
38.21 Application for Paternity Registry Inquiry (VS-134) Updated PDF
39.03 Affidavit of Waiver of Interest in Child Added option to insert a blank line if witness names left blank
39.04 Mother's Affidavit of Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights Added option to insert a blank line if witness names left blank
39.05 Father's Affidavit for Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights Added option to insert a blank line if witness names left blank
39.06 Mother's Affidavit of Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights to Agency Added option to insert a blank line if witness names left blank
39.07 Father's Affidavit for Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights to Agency Added option to insert a blank line if witness names left blank
39.09 Revocation of Relinquishment Affidavit Added option to insert a blank line if witness names left blank
39.10 Statement to Confer Standing Added option to insert a blank line if witness names left blank
39.11 Revocation of Statement to Confer Standing Added option to insert a blank line if witness names left blank
39.12 Order Appointing [Attorney Ad Litem - Guardian Ad Litem - Amicus Attorney] Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
39.15 Order of Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem [Publication - Substituted Service] Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
39.21 Order Appointing Adoption Evaluator Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
39.22 Order for Petitioner's Criminal History Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
39.24 Certificate of Adoption Improved calculations on PDF
39.28 Order for Certified Copy of Order Terminating Parental Rights Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
39.30 Order for Certified Copy of Adoption Order Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
39.32 Birth Certificate Correction Application (VS-170) Updated PDF
39.33 Birth Certificate Application (VS-140) Updated PDF
41.05 Original Petition to Adopt Adult [and for Name Change] Improved sex offender registry statement when Petitioner has a criminal history.
41.09 Order Waiving Attendance of [Petitioner[s] - Adoptee] in Adult Adoption Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
41.10 Order for Adoption of Adult [and Granting Name Change] Improved sex offender registry statement when Petitioner has a criminal history.
43.01 Original Petition for Adult Name Change Improved sex offender registry statement when Petitioner has a criminal history.
43.02 Order Granting Adult Name Change Improved sex offender registry statement when Petitioner has a criminal history.
43.06 Prove Up Affidavit or Declaration for Adult Name Change New form
45.06 Order Appointing Representative in Removal of Disability of Minority Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
46.06 Order Regarding Court Appointed Mediator Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
50.55 Order on Motion for Temporary Orders During Appeal (simple) Added option to include attorney signature blocks for approvals
51.02 Transmittal #2 - Subsequent Actions Updated PDF
51.08 Notice of Lien (UIFSA) Updated to new version of PDF
51.13 Personal Information Form Updated to new version of PDF
51.15 Uniform Support Petition Updated to new version of PDF
Local Order Requiring Completion of Childrens Interest Seminar (Angelina) Updated PDF
LOCAL Order Requiring Completion of Childrens Interest Seminar (Angelina) Improved assembly
Local Standing Order for In-Person Hearings (Jeff Davis) Updated PDF
Local Standing Order for In-Person Hearings (Culberson) Updated PDF
Local Standing Order for In-Person Hearings (Presidio) Updated PDF
Local Standing Order for In-Person Hearings (Hudspeth) Updated PDF
Local Standing Order for In-Person Hearings (Brewster) Updated PDF
Local Standing Order Regarding Children, Property and Conduct of the Parties (Denton) Updated PDF
Local 300th Scheduling Order and Notice of Intent to Dismiss (Brazoria) Updated PDF
Local Record Request Form (Denton) Updated PDF
Local Standing Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct of Parties (Young) Updated PDF
Local Standing Orders Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct (Jack) Updated PDF
Local Standing Orders (Jim Wells) Updated PDF
Local Change of Name - Child Support (Lubbock) Updated PDF
Local Notice of Zoom Hearing (Bexar) Expanded use of form by offering "other" type of family law case.
Local  Standing Order Regarding Children, Property and Conduct of Parties (Stephens) Updated PDF
Local  Child Support Activation Form (Grayson) Updated PDF
Local  Change of Address - Payee (Lubbock) Updated PDF
Local  Request for Abstract of Judgment (Hays) Updated PDF
Local  223rd - Request for Hearing (Gray) Updated PDF
Local  Change of Address - Payor (Lubbock) Updated PDF
Local  Standing Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct (Rusk) Updated PDF 
Local  Standing Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct of Parties (Upshur) Updated PDF 
Local  Standing Order (Trinity) Updated PDF 
Local  Change of Name - Child Support (Lubbock) Updated PDF 
Local  Atty Ad Litem, Guardian, Mediator and Competency Eval. Appt Application (Travis) Updated PDF 
Local  Standing Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct of Parties (Marion) Updated PDF 
Local  Subpoena (Montgomery) Updated PDF 
Local  Service Request Form (Tarrant) Updated PDF 
Local  Fact Sheet - Alimony (Lubbock) Updated PDF 
Local  Joint Notice of Zoom Hearing by Agreement (Bexar) Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
Local  Notice of Hearing in Monitoring Court Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
Local  Notice of Setting in Presiding Court (Bexar) Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
Local  Motion to Conduct Hearing Via Zoom (Bexar) Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
Local  Request for Issuance of Withholding Order (Comal) Updated PDF 
Local  Request for Abstract of Judgment (Lubbock) Updated PDF 
Local  Request for Post Judgment Writ - Civil and Family (Hays) Updated PDF 
Local  Proposed Support Decision and Information (Williamson) Updated PDF 
Local  Notice of In-Person Hearing (Bexar) Expanded use of form to more types of family law cases.
Local  Request for Issuance of Employer's Order of Withholding (Nueces) Updated PDF 
Local  Application to Withdraw Minor Funds (Harris) Updated PDF 
Local  300th Attorney Fees and Expense Voucher (Brazoria) Updated the PDF 
Local  Appointee Fee Report (Harris) Updated the PDF 
Local  Standing Order 344th District Court (Chambers) Updated the PDF 
Local  Standing Order County Court at Law (Chambers) Updated the PDF 
Local  Standing Order Requiring Certificate of Conference (Maverick) Updated the PDF 
Local  Request for Process (Fort Bend) Updated the PDF 
Local  Standing Order in Cases Involving CPS (Hunt) NEW PDF
Local  Standing Order for Family Law Cases (Kaufman) New PDF
Local  Standing Order on Motions and Hearings in the 418th District Court (Montgomery) New PDF
Local  Standing Order RE Mediation and Temporary Orders in the 418th DC (Montgomery) New PDF
Local  Request for Abstract of Judgment and or Writ of Execution (Montgomery) Updated PDF 
OIS Adult Name Change Intake New Online Intake Service
Menu # Title Details
4.01 Inventory, Appraisement and List of Claims Improved formatting and assembly
4.04 Annual Accounting Improved formatting and assembly
4.07 Annual Report of Guardian Improved formatting and assembly
4.09 Final Accounting Pending Settlement of Estate Improved formatting of numbers
7.01 Verified Exhibit to Sell Property Improved formatting and assembly
15.04 Waiver of Service and Renunciation of Rights to Guardianship Allows for assembly even if there is no affiant listed
Local Report on the Condition of Ward (Fort Bend) Updated PDF 
Local Probate Copy Request (Fort Bend) New form
Local  Report (Final) on Condition and Well-Being of Ward (Bexar) New form
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Local Affidavit of Damages (Tarrant) Updated PDF
Menu # Title Details
4.3  Notice - Acceleration of Home Equity Loan Added firm header
4.6  Notice of Acceleration Added firm header
4.7  Notice of Acceleration of Maturity and Foreclosure Notice Letter Added firm header
8.5  Notice - Reposted Foreclosure Sale Added firm header
11.2  Notice of Abandonment and Waiver of Acceleration Added firm header
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1.05 Letter Informing Client of Hearing Date, Time, and Location Improved assembly for gathering court information
2.02 Probate of Will Intake Sheet Improved assembly and language for holographic wills
6.01 Application for Probate of Will - 401.001 Improved assembly and language for holographic wills
6.03 Application for Probate of Will - 401.002a Improved assembly and language for holographic wills
6.05 Application for Probate of Will - 401.002b Improved assembly and language for holographic wills
6.07 Application for Probate of Will - Designated Administrator Improved assembly and language for holographic wills
7.01 Application for Probate of Will - Dependent Improved assembly and language for holographic wills
9.01 Application for Temporary Administration Improved assembly and language for holographic wills
10.01 Application for Will as Muniment of Title Improved assembly and language for holographic wills
11.01 Application for Probate of Will (Dependent) Improved assembly and language for holographic wills
12.07 Judgment Declaring Heirship Added language for necessity of administration
15.15 Proof Addendum Qualifications Improved assembly
15.15 Proof Addendum Qualifications Improved assembly for gathering court information
19.01 Inventory, Appraisement and List of Claims formatted monetary values 
19.05 Application for Extension of Time to File Inventory Added option if over 90days and which extension this filing is 
19.06 Order on Application for Extension of Time to File Inventory Added option of which extension this filing is 
20.01 Notice to Creditors by Newspaper Publication Added ability to send notice directly to administrator
24.04 Account for Final Settlement Improved assembly
24.09 Certificate of Service of Citation (Final Account) Added method of service of citation, made service of the final account non-optional, and replaced each method for providing a copy of the final account with either generic "Qualified delivery method", or "Electronic delivery (including facsimile or email)"
27.08 Subscribing Witness to Will - Letter Regarding Testimony Improved assembly for gathering court information
27.14 Subscribing Witness to Codicil - Direct Interrogatories Improved assembly for gathering court information
27.16 Subscribing Witness to Codicil - Letter Regarding Testimony Improved assembly for gathering court information
27.31 Holographic Will or Codicil - Letter Regarding Testimony Improved assembly for gathering court information
28.01 IRS Form SS-4 - Application for Employer Id. Number Updated PDF 
28.03 IRS Form W-9 - Request for Taxpayer Id. Number Updated PDF 
28.08 Affidavit of Service of Citation (Final Account) Added method of service of citation, made service of the final account non-optional, and replaced each method for providing a copy of the final account with either generic "Qualified delivery method", or "Electronic delivery (including facsimile or email)"
28.11 IRS Form 4506 - Request for Copy of Tax Return Updated PDF 
28.13 IRS Form 4506-T - Request for Transcript of Tax Return Updated PDF 
29.28 Application to Sell Minor's Interest in Property Improved assembly for gathering court information
29.29 Order Authorizing Sale of Minor's Interest in Property Improved assembly for gathering court information
35.32 Motion for Continuance of Hearing New Form
35.33 Affidavit or Declaration in Support of Motion for Continuance of Hearing New Form
35.34 Order Granting Motion for Continuance of Hearing New Form
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2.1 Warranty Deed [With Optional Vendor's Lien] Corrected typo in environmental liability language.
8.8 Blanket Bill of Sale Improved third paragraph in Property Transferred section.
11.21 TREC OP-N Removed form from TOC
11.27 TREC 53-0 Addendum Containing Notice of Obligation to Pay Improvement District New PDF
11.30 TREC 49-1 Addendum Concerning Right to Terminate Due to Lender's Appraisal New PDF
11.29 TREC 48-1 Addendum for Authorizing Hydrostatic Testing New PDF
11.28 TREC 59-0 Notice to Purchaser of Special Taxing or Assessment District New PDF
15.11 Property Owner's Notice of Protest - Counties < 120,000 New PDF
15.10 Property Owner's Notice of Protest - Counties > 120,000 Updated PDF 
Menu # Title Details
4.8 Letter of Instruction - GST Added "Irrevocable" paragraph
5.8 Letter of Instruction - SLAT Added "Irrevocable" paragraph
6.1 Grandchild Trust Added option in enter Trust name
6.2 Receipt of Funding Deposit - Grandchild Added option in enter Trust name
6.3 Notice of Intent to Make Gifts - Grandchild Added option in enter Trust name
6.4 Declaration of Gift and Notice of Withdrawal Right - Grandchild Added option in enter Trust name
6.5 Notice of Contribution and Right of Withdrawal - Grandchild Added option in enter Trust name
6.6 Exercise of Authority to Appoint Successor Trustee - Grandchild Added option in enter Trust name
6.7 Certificate of Trust - Grandchild Added option in enter Trust name
6.8 Letter of Instruction - Grandchild Added option in enter Trust name
6.10 Acceptance of Appointment by Trustee - Grandchild Added option in enter Trust name
10.1 Simple Revocable Trust Fixed typo in Revocability of Trust article

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