August Highlights
(Details in table below)
Yes, your TXdocs forms are ready for September 1 law changes!
Just last month, we released many changes affecting pending suits. Last night, we released another update with an additional 108 form updates and 25 new forms based on statutory changes effective on Monday, September 1st. Here's just a sampling:
Real Estate:
- HB4063: new chapter for memoranda of contract, including notices and release
- SB1333: new form for removing squatters
Family Law:
- HB2240: changes for putative spouses; new grounds for void marriage and new forms for declaring a decree void
- HB2524: updated attorney’s fees language in over 75 forms
- HB2530: new set of forms especially for amicus attorneys
- HB2596: updates to mandated protective order forms
- HB3181: changes in Family Law regarding enforcement of possession orders and modifications based on more than 3 findings of contempt
- SB1559: changes for transfers of protective orders
Criminal Defense:
- HB2348: new forms for taking video deposition of an elderly or disabled person
Probate:
- SB1335: changes in removal of personal representatives
- SB1448 and HB3421: new requirements for inventories based on the marital status of the decedent
Guardianship:
- SB746: new forms for approving or disapproving annual accounts
- SB1760: new annual account requirements, changes for removal of guardian, new language for family allowance
- SB2587: additional information required for Guardianship applications in order to run criminal history reports
We are anticipating changes to PDFs in our library based on 23 passed bills, including TREC forms. We will update those as soon as they are available from the various government entities.
We’ve also been able to squeeze in a few of your requests:
- Brazos County Guardianship local forms
- New Minutes of Special Meetings for LLCs in Business Organizations
- Option for title disclaimers in deeds in the Modern Wills and Estates volume
- Order Discharging DFPS
Select a practice area below to see a complete list of updates:
| Menu | Title | Details |
| 7.09 | Minutes of Special Meeting of Managers | New form |
| 7.10 | Minutes of Special Meeting of Members | New form |
| Menu | Title | Details |
| 35.07 | Notice to Take Deposition Outside of Texas | Added reference to Rule 201.1 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure |
| Menu | Title | Details |
| 14.8 | Motion to Take Video Deposition of Elderly or Disabled Person | New form |
| 14.8 | Order - Motion to Take Video Deposition - Elderly or Disabled Person | New form |
| Menu | Title | Details |
| 2.02 | Motion for Substituted Service | Improved language to better match Rule 106(b) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure |
| 2.03 | Affidavit or Declaration in Support of Motion for Substituted Service | Improved language to better match Rule 106(b) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure |
| 2.05 | Order on Motion for Substituted Service | Improved language to better match Rule 106(b) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure |
| 3.01 | Original Petition for Divorce | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 3.07 | Counterpetition for Divorce | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 3.08 | Counteranswer in Divorce | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 4.01 | Final Decree of Divorce | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 4.09 | Separation Agreement | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 5.08 | Temporary Orders - Divorce | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 5.08 | Temporary Orders - Divorce | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 5.08 | Temporary Orders for Divorce | Updated for appointment of amicus per HB2530 |
| 6.07 | Agreement for Partition or Exchange of Property (long form) | Fixed reference to personal property when both real and personal property selected and improved spouse's acknowledgment |
| 10.01 | Petition to Modify Parent-Child Relationship | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 10.01 | Petition to Modify Parent-Child Relationship | Added ground for modification of conservatorship/possession and access per HB3181 |
| 10.01 | Petition to Modify Parent-Child Relationship | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 10.03 | Original Answer for Modification of Parent-Child Relationship | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 10.04 | Counterpetition to Modify Parent-Child Relationship | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 10.04 | Counterpetition to Modify Parent-Child Relationship | Added ground for modification of conservatorship/possession and access per HB3181 |
| 10.04 | Counterpetition to Modify Parent-Child Relationship | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 10.09 | Temporary Orders for Modification of SAPCR | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 10.09 | Temporary Orders for Modification of SAPCR | Updated for appointment of amicus per HB2530 |
| 10.10 | Motion to Deny Relief in Suit to Modify Parent-Child Relationship | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 10.12 | Order in Suit to Modify Parent-Child Relationship | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 10.12 | Order in Suit to Modify Parent-Child Relationship | Added ground for modification of conservatorship/possession and access per HB3181 |
| 11.02 | Respondent's [Special Appearance] and Answer - SAPCR | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 11.11 | Temporary Orders in Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 11.11 | Temporary Orders in SAPCR | Updated for appointment of amicus per HB2530 |
| 11.12 | Order in Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 11.16 | Order in SAPCR to Prevent International Child Abduction | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 12.01 | Parenting Plan | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 15.18 | Consanguinity Chart | New TXdocs PDF |
| 16.11 | Order for Child Custody Evaluation | Updated language to comply with new disclosure of records per HB2340 |
| 17.01 | Motion for Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem for Party | Narrowed purpose to ad litem for a party; ad litem for a child and amicus forms are in separate sections in this chapter. |
| 17.06 | Shell Pleading for Attorney Ad Litem for Party | New form |
| 17.08 | Motion to Order Deposit of Initial Fee for Ad Litem for Party | Narrowed use for ad litem for a party, improved assembly |
| 17.09 | Order to Deposit Initial Fee for Ad Litem for Party | Narrowed use for ad litem for a party, improved assembly |
| 17.10 | Motion to Order Additional Deposit for Ad Litem for Party | Narrowed purpose to ad litem for a party; ad litem for a child and amicus forms are in separate sections in this chapter. Improved assembly |
| 17.11 | Order Directing Additional Deposit for Ad Litem for Party | Narrowed purpose to ad litem for a party; ad litem for a child and amicus forms are in separate sections in this chapter. Improved assembly |
| 17.12 | Order for Deposit of Additional Fees for Ad Litem for Party | Narrowed purpose to ad litem for a party; ad litem for a child and amicus forms are in separate sections in this chapter. Improved assembly |
| 17.14 | Cost Report of Attorney Ad Litem for Party | Narrowed purpose to ad litem for a party; ad litem for a child and amicus forms are in separate sections in this chapter. Improved assembly |
| 17.15 | Statement of the Evidence by Attorney Ad Litem | Improved assembly, made verification optional, improved approvals |
| 17.20 | Motion for Appointment of Attorney or Guardian Ad Litem for Child | New form, separate set for ad litems for a child |
| 17.27 | Motion to Order Deposit of Initial Fee for Ad Litem for a Child | New form |
| 17.28 | Order to Deposit Initial Fee for Ad Litem for a Child | New form |
| 17.29 | Motion to Order Additional Deposit for Ad Litem for a Child | New form |
| 17.30 | Order Directing Additional Deposit for Ad Litem for a Child | New form based on existing form, specific to ad litem for children |
| 17.31 | Order for Deposit of Additional Fees for Ad Litem for a Child | New form based on existing form, specific to ad litem for children |
| 17.32 | Cost Report of Attorney or Guardian Ad Litem for a Child | New form based on existing form, specific to ad litem for children |
| 17.40 | Motion for Appointment of Amicus Attorney | New form |
| 17.41 | Order Appointing Amicus Attorney | Added new options and language for HB2530 (option for interpreter, amicus responsibilities, etc.) |
| 17.42 | Answer Filed by Amicus Attorney | Automatically assigned the Amicus as appointed to advocate the best interest of all children. Updated attorney's fees per HB2524 |
| 17.44 | Shell Pleading for Amicus Attorney | New form |
| 17.45 | Motion to Order Deposit of Initial Fee for Amicus Attorney | Overhauled existing form to make it only for Amicus Attorneys and include HB2530 provisions |
| 17.46 | Order to Deposit Initial Fee for Amicus Attorney | Overhauled existing form to make it only for Amicus Attorneys and include HB2530 provisions |
| 17.47 | Motion to Order Additional Deposit for Amicus Attorney | New form based on HB2530 |
| 17.48 | Order Directing Additional Deposit for Amicus Attorney | New form based on HB2530 |
| 17.49 | Order for Deposit of Additional Fees for Amicus Attorney | New form based on existing form but specialized for amicus attorney |
| 17.50 | Cost Report of Amicus Attorney | New form based on HB2530 |
| 17.51 | Motion to Remove Amicus Attorney | New form based on HB2530 |
| 17.52 | Order Removing Amicus Attorney | Updated language for evaluator per HB2340 |
| 17.52 | Order Removing Amicus Attorney | Made changes as per HB2530 |
| 17.53 | Amicus Attorney's Request for Removal | New form based on HB2530 |
| 17.54 | Order Granting Amicus Attorney's Request for Removal | New form based on HB2530 |
| 19.01 | Application for Protective Order - Mandated | Updated to new version released by OCA. HB2596 |
| 19.04 | Temporary Ex Parte Order - Mandated | Updated to new version released by OCA. HB2596 & SB1559 |
| 19.05 | Protective Order - Mandated | Updated to new version released by OCA. HB2596 & SB1559 |
| 19.12 | Motion to Vacate Protective Order | Modified language for harm pursuant to changes in HB2596 |
| 19.22 | Order Enforcing Final Protective Order | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 19.28 | Motion for Separation of Wireless Telephone Service Account | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 19.32 | Application to Rescind Protective Order | Added 7B.001(a)(2) to offenses |
| 19.38 | Motion to Transfer Protective Order | New form per SB1559 |
| 19.39 | Statement Regarding Transfer of Protective Order | New form per SB1559 |
| 19.40 | Order Transferring Protective Order | New form per SB1559 |
| 22.17 | Request for Copy of Tax Return | Updated to new version of PDF |
| 22.22 | Letter to DPS - Requisition of Criminal History Record Information | Added id card info per SB 2587 |
| 29.08 | Original Petition to Terminate or Modify Withholding | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.01 | Motion for Child Support Order Clarification | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.02 | Order on Motion for Child Support Order Clarification | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.03 | Motion for Enforcement of Child Support Order | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.05 | Answer to Motion for Enforcement of Child Support Order | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.06 | Order Enforcing Child Support Order With Commitment Suspended | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.07 | Motion to Revoke Suspended Commitment - Child Support | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.08 | Order Revoking Suspended Commitment - Child Support | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.09 | Order Enforcing Child Support Order and for County Jail Commitment | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.13 | Motion for Enforcement of Income Withholding | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.14 | Order Enforcing Income Withholding | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.15 | Motion for Confirmation of Arrearages | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.16 | Order on Confirmation of Arrearages | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.24 | Petition - License Suspension re Failure to [Pay Child Support-Comply Subpoena] | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.29 | Order for Child Support Security | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.30 | Motion for Forfeiture of Security for Failure to Comply With Order | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.31 | Order for Forfeiture of Security for Failure to Comply With Order | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.37 | Order Suspending License [With Stay of Suspension] - Child Support | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.38 | Motion to Revoke Stay on Suspended License - Child Support | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.39 | Order Revoking Stay on Suspended License - Child Support | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 30.45 | Order Returning Excess Child Support Payment | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.01 | Motion for Enforcement of Possession and Access Order | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.01 | Motion for Enforcement of Enforcement of Possession and Access Order | Removed option for suspended commitment if a finding in this suit would result in a fourth or greater finding of contempt for the failure or refusal to obey an order for possession of or access to a child, modified language for requested make-up time, and added authority from Section 157.167(e) of the Texas Family Code for attorney's fees. HB3181 |
| 31.03 | Answer to Motion for Enforcement of [Possession - Access] | New affirmative defense for allegation of 4th (or greater) finding of contempt. |
| 31.04 | Order Enforcing Possession and Access Order With Commitment Suspended | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.05 | Motion to Revoke Suspended Commitment - Possession - Access | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.05 | Motion to Revoke Suspended Commitment - Possession - Access | Added language regarding a finding of contempt under this proceeding constituting a fourth or greater finding of contempt and updated authority for attorney's fees under Section 157.167(e). HB3181 |
| 31.06 | Order Revoking Suspended Commitment - [Possession - Access] | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.06 | Order Revoking Suspended Commitment - [Possession - Access] | In cases where there will be a fourth or greater finding of contempt for failure to obey the court-ordered access and possession order, added a finding to that effect and reference to Section 157.167(e) as authority for attorney's fees. HB3181 |
| 31.07 | Motion for Child [Possession - Access] Order Clarification | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.08 | Order Clarifying Child [Possession - Access] Order | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.09 | Order Enforcing Child [Possession - Access] Order With Commitment | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.09 | Order Enforcing Child [Possession -Access] Order With Commitment | If there will be a 4th or greater finding of contempt for failure to obey court-ordered access and possession order, added a finding to that effect, and referenced Sec 157.167(e) as authority for attorney's fees. Also added warnings against selecting that Respondent only has to pay a fine, and to the option to waive fees due to good cause shown. HB3181 |
| 31.14 | Order for Child [Possession - Access] Security | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.15 | Petition License Suspension re Failure to Comply With Possession Access Order | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.19 | Order Suspending License with Stay of Suspension | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.20 | Motion to Revoke Stay on Suspended License - Child Possession - Access | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.21 | Order Revoking Stay on Suspended License - [Possession - Access] | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.28 | Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.30 | Order for Return of Child[ren] | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.42 | Response to Petition for Enforcement of Child Custody | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 31.43 | Order on Petition for Enforcement of Child Custody | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 32.01 | Motion to Revoke Suspended Commitment - Marital Property | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 32.03 | Petition for Enforcement of Division of Property [by Contempt] | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 32.04 | Answer to Petition for Enforcement of Division of Property [by Contempt] | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 34.01 | Petition for Enforcement of Spousal Maintenance | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 34.10 | Petition to Terminate-Modify Order - Writ of Withholding for Spousal Maintenance | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 34.12 | Motion to Confirm Spousal Maintenance Arrearages | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 34.14 | Petition to Recover Overpaid Spousal Maintenance | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 35.01 | Petition to Modify Parent-Child Relationship During Military Duty | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 35.02 | Respondent's Answer-Petition to Modify Parent-Child Relationship-Military Duty | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 35.07 | Petition for Additional Periods of Possession and Access | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 36.01 | Original Petition to Modify Order by Court of Another State | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 36.01 | Original Petition to Modify Order by Court of Another State | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 36.02 | Respondent's Special Appearance and Original Answer - Modify Foreign Order | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 38.01 | Petition to Adjudicate Parentage | Updated attorney's fees language per HB2524 |
| 38.02 | Petition to Challenge Acknowledgment of Paternity | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 38.03 | Respondent's [Special Appearance and] Original Answer - [Parentage - Paternity] | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 38.04 | Order Appointing Representative for Child in Parentage Suit | Changes language for attorney's fees per HB2524 and amicus duties per HB2530 |
| 38.10 | Order Adjudicating Parentage | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 39.01 | Original Petition for Termination and Adoption of Stepchild[ren] | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 39.02 | Order of Parental Rights Termination and Adoption of Stepchild[ren] | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 39.04 | Mother's Affidavit of Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 39.05 | Father's Affidavit for Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 39.06 | Mother's Affidavit of Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights to Agency | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 39.07 | Father's Affidavit for Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights to Agency | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 39.12 | Order Appointing Ad Litem or Amicus | Designated for suits filed before Sept. 1, 2025. Chapter 17 now includes forms for these scenarios |
| 40.01 | Original Petition to Terminate Parent-Child Relationship | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 40.02 | Order Terminating Parental Rights | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 42.01 | Original Petition to Annul Marriage | Modified language for better flow |
| 42.06 | Original Petition to Annul Underage Marriage | Modified language for better flow |
| 42.10 | Original Petition to Void Marriage | Added grounds for putative spouse filing under section 6.202(b)(3) per HB2240, modified language for better flow |
| 42.13 | Decree Declaring Marriage Void | Added finding of putative spouse filing under section 6.202(b)(3) per HB2240 |
| 42.15 | Original Petition to Declare Decree of Divorce or Annulment Void | New form |
| 42.16 | Decree Declaring Decree of Divorce or Annulment Void | New form |
| 44.06 | Petition in Intervention | Modified option for standing of intervenor within 4th degree of consanguinity if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2350 |
| 44.06 | Petition in Intervention in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 45.01 | Original Petition for Possession of or Access to a Grandchild | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 45.03 | Order Granting Possession or Access to a Grandchild | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 45.09 | Original Petition for Sibling Access | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 45.10 | Order Granting Sibling Access | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 45.14 | Original Petition for Court-Ordered Support for Disabled Child | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 45.15 | Order Providing Support for Disabled Child | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 45.29 | Petition for Declaratory Judgment | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 47.08 | [Petition - Motion] to Compel Arbitration | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 47.09 | Response to [Petition - Motion] to Compel Arbitration | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 50.01 | Original Petition for Post-Decree Division of Property | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 50.01 | Original Petition for Post-Decree Division of Property | Removed question for pending suits as of Sept. 1, and made the changes unconditional |
| 50.02 | Original Petition for Post-Decree Qualified Domestic Relations Order | Updated attorney's fees and costs if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2524 |
| 52.32 | Respondent's Motion to Authorize Placement | Modified relationship to child from third to fourth degree of consanguinity if filed on or after Sept. 1 per HB2350 |
| 52.70 | Order Discharging DFPS | New form |
| Menu | Title | Details |
| 1.01 | Permanent Guardianship Intake | Added phone number for ward/guardian |
| 1.01 | Permanent Guardianship Intake | Allowed for multiple persons who have care/custody of proposed ward or estate per SB2587. Added phone numbers and DOBs |
| 1.02 | Temporary Guardianship Intake | Allowed for multiple persons who have care/custody of proposed ward or estate per SB2587. Added phone numbers and DOBs |
| 1.02 | Temporary Guardianship Intake | Added phone number for ward/guardian |
| 2.01 | Application for Appointment of Guardian | Added option for multiple people who have or may have care/custody of the ward or ward's estate per SB2587 |
| 3.01 | Application for Appointment of Temporary Guardian | Added option for multiple people who have or may have care/custody of the ward or ward's estate per SB2587 |
| 4.04 | Annual Accounting | Added table to list attachments per 1163.003 TEC, SB1760 |
| 4.06 | Order Disapproving Annual Account of the Gaurdian of the Estate | New Form per SB746 |
| 4.11 | Order Approving Annual Report of the Guardian of the Person | New Form per SB746 |
| 4.12 | Order Disapproving Annual Report of the Guardian of the Person | New Form per SB746 |
| 6.05 | Application for Allowance for Ward's Spouse or Dependents | Updated language per SB1760 |
| 6.06 | Order Setting Allowance for Ward's Spouse or Dependent | Updated language per SB1760 for applications filed on or after Sept. 1 |
| 13.09 | Application for Resignation and Discharge as Guardian (1203.001) | Included request to cancel issued letters per SB1760 |
| 13.10 | Order Accepting Resignation and Discharging Guardian (1203.006) | Changed reference from "Applicant" to "Guardian" to match Estates Code and included an order canceling issued letters. |
| 13.15 | Application to Close Estate and Discharge Guardian (1204.152) | Added request that issued letters be canceled |
| 13.16 | Order Closing Estate and Discharging Guardian (1204.152) | New form |
| 14.03 | Application for Resignation as Guardian and Appointment of Successor Guardian | Added option for multiple people who have or may have care/custody of the ward or ward's estate JTS SB2587 |
| 16.01 | Motion in Limine and to Dismiss Application | Updated coding to make changes to pending suits unconditional on Sept. 1 |
| LOCAL | Ward Bill of Rights (Brazos) | New form |
| LOCAL | Supported Decision-Making Agreement (Brazos) | New form |
| LOCAL | Court Instructions for Guardian of the Person (Brazos) | New form |
| LOCAL | Court Instructions for Guardian of the Estate (Brazos) | New form |
| LOCAL | Court Instructions for Guardian of the Person and Estate (Brazos) | New form |
| LOCAL | Annual Report of the Person (Brazos) | New form |
| LOCAL | Order on Annual Report of the Person (Brazos) | New form |
| LOCAL | Personal Representative Information Form (Brazos) | New form |
| LOCAL | Representative Payee Form (Brazos) | New form |
| Menu | Title | Details |
| 6.01 | FE&D Petition | Improved wording and assembly |
| Menu | Title | Details |
| 8.6 | Notice - Rescission of Trustee's Sale | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality warning |
| 9.1 | Trustee's Deed | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality warning |
| 9.2 | Bill of Sale (Personal Property) | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality warning |
| 10.1 | Affidavit of Mailing | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality warning |
| Menu | Title | Details |
| 5.32 | Understanding Degrees of Family Relationships | New TXdocs PDF |
| 19.01 | Inventory, Appraisement and List of Claims | Updated to bring in appropriate language based on the marital status of the Decedent at the time of death per SB1448 and HB3421 |
| 25.04 | Motion for Heirs to Give Bond (403.060) (Repealed Sept. 1, 2025) | Retired form per SB1448 and HB3421 |
| 25.05 | Order to Appear and Give Bond (403.060) (Repealed Sept 1, 2025) | Retired form per SB1448 and HB3421 |
| 28.11 | IRS Form 4506 - Request for Copy of Tax Return | Updated to new version of PDF |
| 29.03 | Application for Order Authorizing Sale of Personal Property | Added explanations in support of the sale and the request to appoint an appraiser |
| 29.04 | Order Authorizing Sale of Personal Property | Added order appointing appraiser to assist with sale |
| 29.09 | Application for Order of Sale of Real Property | Added explanations in support of the sale and the request to appoint an appraiser |
| 29.10 | Order for Sale of Real Property | Added options for request of appointment of appraiser and order to deliver proceeds of sale to personal reps |
| 29.12 | Order Confirming Sale of Real Property (death prior to Sept 1 2019) | Added option for insufficient bond. |
| 29.14 | Order Approving Sale of Real Property (death on or after Sept 1 2019) | Added option for insufficient bond. |
| 33.01 | Application to Close Estate and Discharge Personal Representative | Changes to 362.012 TEC per SB1335 |
| 33.02 | Order Closing Estate and Discharging Personal Representative | Changes to 362.012 TEC per SB1335 |
| 33.03 | Distributee's Application to Close Administration | Added new language per changes to 405.009 TEC, improved for clarity |
| 33.04 | Order on Distributee's Application to Close Administration | Added new language per changes to 405.009 TEC, improved for clarity |
| 33.06 | Notice of Closing Estate for Independent Administrator | Added cancelation of letters to notice. |
| 35.16 | Application to Make Partial Distribution of Estate Assets | Updated to bring in appropriate language based on the marital status of the Decedent at the time of death per SB1448 and HB3421 |
| 37.06 | Motion for Leave to Substitute Counsel | Added signature line for each applicant |
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| 2.1 | Warranty Deed [With Optional Vendor's Lien] | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 2.2 | Special Warranty Deed [With Optional Vendor's Lien] | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 2.3 | Deed Without Warranty | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 2.4 | Quitclaim | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 2.5 | Lady Bird General Warranty Deed | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 2.6 | Revocation of Lady Bird Deed | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 2.7 | Mineral Deed | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 2.8 | Gift Deed | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 2.9 | Life Estate-Remainder Interest Deed | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 2.10 | Partition Deed | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 2.11 | Owelty of Partition Deed | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 2.12 | Community Interest Special Warranty Deed | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 2.13 | Boundary Line Agreement and Special Warranty Deed | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 2.14 | Transfer on Death Deed | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 3.1 | Deed of Trust - First Lien | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 3.2 | Deed of Trust - Second Lien | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 3.3 | Deed of Trust to Secure Assumption - First Lien | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 3.4 | Deed of Trust to Secure Assumption - Second Lien | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 3.5 | Wraparound Deed of Trust | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 3.6 | Release of Lien | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 3.7 | Partial Release of Lien | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 3.8 | Release of Judgment Lien | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 3.9 | Partial Release of Judgment Lien | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 3.10 | Transfer of Note and Lien | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 3.11 | Subordination of Lien | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 3.12 | Lis Pendens | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 3.16 | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 4.6 | Modification and Extension of Note and Lien | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 7.1 | Correction Instrument - Non-Material Change | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 7.2 | Correction Instrument - Material Change | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 8.7 | Bill of Sale | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 8.8 | Blanket Bill of Sale | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 9.1 | Special Durable Power of Attorney for Sale of Real Estate | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 9.1 | Special Durable Power of Attorney for Sale of Real Estate | Fixed language to read that principals are ratifying actions of agent |
| 9.2 | Special Durable Power of Attorney for Purchase of Real Estate | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 9.2 | Special Durable Power of Attorney for Purchase of Real Estate | Fixed language to read that principals are ratifying actions of agent |
| 12.1 | HUD-1 | Made separate fields for start and end date of county taxes in several sections |
| 14.1 | Easement Agreement for Access | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 14.2 | Easement Agreement for Reciprocal Access | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 14.3 | Easement Agreement for Utilities | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 14.4 | Easement in Gross Agreement | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 14.7 | Survivorship Agreement | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 14.8 | Survivorship Agreement Community Property | Improved formatting of Notice of Confidentiality |
| 15.10 | Property Owner's Notice of Protest - Counties Greater Than 120,000 | Updated to new version |
| 15.11 | Property Owner's Notice of Protest - Counties Less Than 120,000 | Updated to new version |
| 15.15 | Complaint to Remove Person Occupying Dwelling Without Owner's Consent | New form as per SB1333 |
| 17.1 | Unilateral Memorandum of Contract -- Purchase | New form as per HB4063 |
| 17.2 | Unilateral Memorandum of Contract -- Option | New form as per HB4063 |
| 17.3 | Unilateral Memorandum of Contract -- Right of First Refusal | New form as per HB4063 |
| 17.4 | Notice of Filing of Unilateral Memorandum of Contract | New form as per HB4063 |
| 17.5 | Certificate of Mailing of Notice of Filed Unilateral Memorandum of Contract | New form as per HB4063 |
| 17.6 | Affidavit for Release of Unilateral Memorandum of Contract | New form as per HB4063 |
| 17.7 | Notice of Filing of Affidavit of Release of Unilateral Memorandum of Contract | New form as per HB4063 |
| 17.8 | Certificate of Mailing of Release of Unilateral Memorandum of Contract | New form as per HB4063 |
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| 2.02 | Modern Will | Added blue text instructions to the descendants panel indicating grandchildren may be entered in the table below to help users realize they are optional inclusions |
| 5.01 | Transfer on Death Deed - One Person | Added title disclaimer language |
| 5.02 | Transfer on Death Deed for Spouses - Client Separate | Added title disclaimer language |
| 5.02 | Spouse's Transfer on Death Deed | Added title disclaimer language |
| 5.03 | Transfer on Death Deed - Spouses Joint | Added title disclaimer language |
| 6.01 | Living Trust - Spouses | Replaced "my" with "our" trustee language in the Contingent Trust section |