We often receive questions from pro se litigants about how to file their case documents electronically. This short guide will help you get started with e-filing in Texas without an attorney.
Read moreCiv Pro: Commonly Requested Records
When you are part of a court case, you are entitled to information and documents related to your case, even if they were prepared and submitted by an attorney. You also have the right to access certain state and local government records that are public information under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA). However, because the Texas Judiciary is exempt from the TPIA, access to court records is determined by the Supreme Court of Texas. The following are answers to questions commonly asked by self-represented (pro se) litigants who are trying to retrieve information about their case or other personal, judicial, or government records.
Read moreCiv Pro: How do I serve someone?
TexasLawHelp.org has several articles on how to serve someone with court papers, as briefly covered in a previous Ex Libris Juris post. For this post in the Civ Pro series, we would like to highlight frequently asked questions by pro se litigants who are serving court documents. TexasLawHelp and TexasCourtHelp are two excellent resources to start with when learning about civil procedure in Texas. For the complete procedure on serving someone in Texas, read Rules (99-124) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Read moreCiv Pro: Which court do I file in?
Many pro se litigants, or those filing lawsuits without the help of a lawyer, have questions about where to file their court documents. Read on to learn about the court structure of Texas and the different courts in the state and in Harris County. Keep in mind that if you are still unsure of where to file, it is always best to consult with an attorney.
Read moreCiv Pro: Discovery in Texas
This blog post is the first in a new series from Ex Libris Juris highlighting common topics in civil procedure (Civ Pro). This series is meant to provide general information and further resources to help you prepare to represent yourself in a civil lawsuit in Harris County.
In Texas, there are three basic phases of a civil lawsuit: Pretrial, Trial, and Post-Trial. One of the most important parts of Pretrial preparation is Discovery.
Read more