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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code - CIV PRAC & REM § 17.027. Preparation and Service

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The plaintiff or his attorney may prepare the appropriate citation for the defendant.

(b) The citation must be in the form prescribed by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

(c) The citation shall be served in the manner prescribed by law.

(d) The plaintiff or his attorney shall comply with the applicable Texas Rules of Civil Procedure governing preparation and issuance of citation.

(e) Repealed by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 976, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

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