January 2026
(Specific form updates are listed below)
On January 24th, TXdocs released an update with new forms and features to bring even more value to your subscription.
Many courts and agencies have been busy updating their forms for the new year, so this release also includes lots of updates to PDFs in the TXdocs library. Assembling these with your case file reduces the need to hunt down forms and fill in answers—if you regularly utilize a form that we don’t already have in our library, let us know!
In case you didn’t catch it during your New Year’s celebration, Misc. Docket No. 25-9105 was issued on Dec. 31, modifying the preliminary changes to Rule 143a and Part V of the TRCP. We’ve modified some of the language in the Landlord Tenant practice area to conform to the new amendments.
The Affidavit Concerning Identity of Heirs in Probate has more flexibility than ever before— you can now assemble as 2 separate affidavits OR a combined version that is signed by both disinterested witnesses. It’s also been built out to include perjury statements, verifications, and signature blocks for every heir and devisee when the decedent left a will.
Also in Probate, we’ve added 2 new forms: Letter to Comptroller for Undistributed Property and a Letter for Release of Bond.
But that’s not all! A comprehensive list of changes to forms can be found below, including 12 improvements specifically requested by our subscribers.
Select a practice area below to see a complete list of form updates:
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| 9.01 | Petition (shell) | Removed question asking if suit filed on or after 1.1.26. Rule under which discovery in JP Courts is governed will always refer to Rule 500.8, TRCP. |
| 11.11 | Order on Motion to Dismiss Baseless Cause of Action | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 15.01 | Original Petition and Application for TRO, Injunction, and Other Relief | Removed question asking if suit filed on or after 1.1.26. Rule under which discovery in JP Courts is governed will always refer to Rule 500.8, TRCP. |
| 16.01 | Order - Imposing Sanctions Under Rule 13 | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 16.05 | Order Imposing Sanctions Chapter 10 TCPRC | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 16.07 | Order Imposing Sanctions 21b TRCP | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 16.14 | Judgement of Contempt - General | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 17.05 | Order - Motion for Default Judgment | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 17.05 | Default Judgment With Personal Injury Findings | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 17.05 | Default Judgment (general) | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 17.09 | Order - Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment on Defendant's Counterclaim | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 28.13 | Order - Motion to Compel Responses to Interrogatories | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 28.15 | Order - Motion to to Comple Response to Requests for Disclosure | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 28.17 | Order - Motion to Compel Response to Requests for Admissions | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 28.19 | Order - Motion to Compel Response to Requests for Production | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 28.21 | Order - Motion to Compel Answers to Deposition Questions | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 28.23 | Order - Motion to Compel Appearance at Depositions | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 28.30 | Judgment of Contempt - Failure to Attend Deposition | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 28.31 | Order - Deeming Facts Admitted | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 40.05 | Original Petition - Breach of Contract | Removed question asking if suit filed on or after 1.1.26. Rule under which discovery in JP Courts is governed will always refer to Rule 500.8, TRCP. |
| 41.16 | Original Petition - Medical Malpractice | Removed question asking if suit filed on or after 1.1.26. Rule under which discovery in JP Courts is governed will always refer to Rule 500.8, TRCP. |
| 42.02 | Original Petition - Premises Liability | Removed question asking if suit filed on or after 1.1.26. Rule under which discovery in JP Courts is governed will always refer to Rule 500.8, TRCP. |
| 43.02 | Original Petition - Products Liability | Removed question asking if suit filed on or after 1.1.26. Rule under which discovery in JP Courts is governed will always refer to Rule 500.8, TRCP. |
| 44.12 | Original Petition - Motor Vehicle Collision | Removed question asking if suit filed on or after 1.1.26. Rule under which discovery in JP Courts is governed will always refer to Rule 500.8, TRCP. |
| 44.12 | Original Petition - Motor Vehicle Collision | Made basis of liability question multiple choice instead of single choice |
| 44.14 | Petition - Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist | Removed question asking if suit filed on or after 1.1.26. Rule under which discovery in JP Courts is governed will always refer to Rule 500.8, TRCP. |
| 45.05 | Original Petition (DTPA) | Removed question asking if suit filed on or after 1.1.26. Rule under which discovery in JP Courts is governed will always refer to Rule 500.8, TRCP. |
| 45.09 | Order Granting Plea in Abatement (DTPA) | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 45.24 | Judgment (DTPA) | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 46.03 | Order for Turnover Relief | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 46.04 | Order for Issuance of Prejudgment Writ of Garnishment | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 46.09 | Judgment in Garnishmen | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 46.13 | Petition on Sworn Account | Removed question asking if suit filed on or after 1.1.26. Rule under which discovery in JP Courts is governed will always refer to Rule 500.8, TRCP. |
| 49.13 | Original Petition for Declaratory Judgment | Removed question asking if suit filed on or after 1.1.26. Rule under which discovery in JP Courts is governed will always refer to Rule 500.8, TRCP. |
| 49.15 | Order on Petition for Declaratory Judgment | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 51.07 | Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict (JNOV) | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| 51.09 | Judgment to Disregard Jury Findings | Updated appeals notice language for judgments in JP Court to better track Rule 505.1, TRPC |
| Menu | Title | Details |
| 28.1 | Waiver of Arraignment | Added signature line for Defendant and added statements confirming the receipt and accuracy of the indictment and the Defendant's mental competency |
| LOCAL | Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence (Denton) | New form |
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| 16.09 | Motion for Child Custody Evaluation | Added option to include that evaluator is qualified under Section 107.104, TFC and updated form help. |
| 16.10 | Response to Motion for Child Custody Evaluation | Added option to include that evaluator is qualified under Section 107.104, TFC and updated form help. |
| 16.11 | Order for Child Custody Evaluation | Added option to include that child custody evaluator is qualified under Section 107.104, or otherwise qualified under Section 107.106, TFC |
| 17.51 | Motion to Remove Amicus Attorney | Modified coding to allow any ground, regardless of filing date of suit or if motion is agreed. |
| 17.52 | Order Removing Amicus Attorney | Added option to include that child custody evaluator is qualified under Section 107.104, or otherwise qualified under Section 107.106, TFC. Improved language that comes in when a new amicus attorney is appointed to better track Section 107.0265. |
| 35.15 | Application to Correct Military Record (DD 149) | Updated the PDF |
| 39.23 | Health, Social, Educational, and Generic History Report | Display and coding improvements |
| 44.12 | Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver | Modified coding to reduce errors when no client is selected |
| 51.01 | Transmittal #1 - Initial Request | Updated the PDF |
| 51.02 | Transmittal #2 - Subsequent Actions | Updated the PDF |
| 51.03 | Transmittal #3 - Request for Assistance or Discovery | Updated the PDF |
| 51.05 | Notice of Determination of Controlling Order | Updated the PDF |
| 51.09 | General Testimony Form | Updated the PDF |
| 51.10 | Child Support Locate Request | Updated the PDF |
| 51.11 | Confidential Information Form | Updated the PDF |
| 51.12 | Letter of Transmittal Requesting Registration | Updated the PDF |
| 51.13 | Personal Information Form | Updated the PDF |
| 51.14 | Transmittal #1 - Initial Request Acknowledgment | Updated the PDF |
| 51.15 | Uniform Support Petition | Updated the PDF |
| 51.16 | Request for Change of Support Payment Location | Updated the PDF |
| 51.17 | Declaration in Support of Establishing Parentage | Updated the PDF |
| Local | Standing Order for 220th District Court (Comanche) | Updated the PDF |
| Local | Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence (Denton) | Added an RTF version of the PDF |
| Local | Order for Parenting Coordination Services (Harris) | New PDF |
| Local | Order for Records Report in Step Parent Adoption (Harris) | New PDF |
| Local | Standing Order Regarding Children, Property and Conduct of Parties (Rains) | Updated the PDF |
| Local | Request for Issuance (Collin) | Updated the PDF |
| Local | Record Request Form (Collin) | Updated the PDF |
| Local | Standing Order Regarding Property and Conduct in Div and SAPCR (Lubbock) | Updated the PDF |
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| 2.05 | Oath of Guardian | Added signer's name to notary block |
| 3.06 | Oath of Temporary Guardian | Added signer's name to notary block |
| Menu | Title | Details |
| 1.04 | Office Lease | Added "Forcible detainer" to the Surrender of Possession paragraph. (SC Misc. Docket No. 25-9105) |
| 1.05 | Retail Lease | Added "Forcible detainer" to the Surrender of Possession paragraph. (SC Misc. Docket No. 25-9105) |
| 4.04 | Notice to Vacate | Added " per the parties' written agreement" to better track language from Section 24.005 of the Texas Property Code |
| 4.05 | Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate | Added " per the parties' written agreement" to better track language from Section 24.005 of the Texas Property Code |
| 4.07 | Certificate of Last Known Address | For cases filed on or after 1.1.26, changed reference from Rule 239(a) to new Rule 510.16, TRCP per Misc. Docket No. 25-9105 which further amended TRCP IV. Also added a certificate of service. |
| 6.01 | Original Petition - Forcible Detainer | Title changed to specify "Forcible Detainer", not "Forcible Entry and Detainer" per change to TRCP 510.2 made under SC Misc. Docket No. 25-9105. Also rephrased questions specific to a claim for personal property to make it clear that it is optional, as the requirement to include in the petition was removed. Option to include a Motion for Summary Disposition within the petition or as an attachment to the petition removed per amendment to TRCP Rule 510.10. Removed option to include a jury demand in the petition due to new time requirements under TRCP 510.15(c)(1). |
| 6.02 | Motion for Summary Disposition | Updated form to comply with original TRCP Rule 503.2 per S Crt Misc. Docket No. 25-9105. This order amended Rule 510.10 for eviction suits filed on or after 1.1.26 that was previously added under Misc. Docket No. 25-9096 |
| 6.03 | Petition for Eviction | Rephrased options for personal property claim to make it clear that it is optional and no longer a requirement under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (SC Misc. Docket No. 25-9105) |
| 6.04 | Request for Writ of Possession | Updated language to better track Texas Property Code and improved formatting and functionality. |
| 6.09 | Default Final Judgment (possession only) | Added language to make it clear that court determined amount of rent to be paid applies only if the case is appealed. For cases filed on or after 1.1.26, also added a certificate of service pursuant to TRCP 510.16(b) which was amended by Supreme Court order (Misc. Docket No. 25-9105). |
| 6.10 | Final Judgment After Default (with rent) | Update notice language for appealing a JP Court judgment and added a certificate of service pursuant to TRCP 510.16(b) amended under SC Misc. Docket No. 25-9105. |
| 6.12 | Order on Motion for Summary Disposition | Improved notice language for appealing JP Court judgments to better track TRCP. Per S Crt order issued under Misc. Docket No. 25-9105, updated the court's findings to revert back to Rule 503.2. Improved language to make it clear that the amount of rent and rental pay period determined by the court apply only during the pendency of an appeal. |
| 7.01 | Motion to Withdraw Funds From the Court Registry | Added authority of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and, for cases filed on or after 1.1.26, Section 24.0053(a-3) of the Texas Property Code. For cases filed on or after 1.1.26, also added option for Defendant to have appealed the case by filing a bond, making a cash deposit, or filing a Sworn Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs per Misc. Docket No. 25-9096. |
| 7.02 | Order on Motion to Withdraw Funds From the Court Registry | Added authority of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and, for cases filed on or after 1.1.26, Section 24.0053(a-3) of the Texas Property Code. Also made inclusion of a waiver of a 30-day waiting period optional. |
| 7.04 | Notice of Default and Motion for Possession (failure to pay rent into registry) | Referred to title as a forcible detainer per changes to Rule 510.2 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure under (SC Misc. Docket No. 25-9105) |
| 7.06 | Request for Writ of Possession (failure to pay rent during appeal) | New form |
| 8.02 | Defendant's Answer | Added disclaimer to menu option for affirmative defense that "Notice never received" is for suits filed before 1.1.26 as Rule 510.5(c)(5) was removed under Supreme Court Misc. Docket No. 25-9105. Also added language to better track TRCP/TPC for affirmative defenses based on computation of time |
| 9.01 | Demand for Jury Trial (cases filed on or after Jan. 1, 2026) | New form |
| Menu | Title | Details |
| 5.25 | Texas MERP Authorization and Certification (Medical) | Improved default logic for property address |
| 5.30 | Order for Access to Financial Records (Sec. 153.003) | Added additional findings and orders of the court to better track language from 153.003, TEC. |
| 9.01 | Application for Temporary Administration | Improved assembly to include new options for family relations of devisees and heirs |
| 10.00 | Tips for Muniment of Title | New form; for in-office use |
| 12.02 | Affidavit Concerning Identity of Heirs (for filing in real property records) | Added option to generate two separate filings or keep in a single filing like it has been |
| 12.02 | Affidavit Concerning Identity of Heirs (for filing in real property records) | Added signatures for all heirs and devisees who are not heirs |
| 12.02a | Combined Witnesses Affidavit Concerning Identity of Heirs | New form - both witnesses sign 1 form |
| 13.05 | Report of Attorney Ad Litem | Added option to include audit of how interest was calculated |
| 18.14 | Waiver of Appointment and Right to Letters Testamentary | Added coding to bring in name of client when attorney signature block is selected, without having existing case answers |
| 18.15 | Waiver of Appointment and Right to Lettersof Administration | Added coding to bring in name of client when attorney signature block is selected, without having existing case answers |
| 18.18 | Waiver of Appointment and Right to Lettersof Administration With Will Annexed | Added coding to bring in name of client when attorney signature block is selected, without having existing case answers |
| 18.19 | Waiver of Letters Testamentary in Favor of Muniment of Title | Added coding to bring in name of client when attorney signature block is selected, without having existing case answers |
| 23.10 | Attorney's Fee Affidavit | Updated coding to use standard attorney's details for unsworn declaration |
| 24.05 | Certificate of Compliance for Service of Citation | Retired form-- used 24.09 Certificate of Service of Citation of Account for Final Settlement |
| 24.08 | Affidavit of Service of Citation of Account for Final Settlement | Modified title, added service on deceased persons |
| 24.09 | Certificate of Service of Citation of Account for Final Settlement | Modified title, improved format for affidavit or declaration, added service on deceased persons |
| 28.01 | IRS Form SS-4 - Application for Employer Id. Number | Updated the PDF |
| 33.05 | Closing Report for Independent Administration | Added verification options to end of the document |
| 33.10 | Letter to Comptroller for Undistributed Property | New form |
| 33.11 | Letter for Release of Bond | New form |
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| 4.4 | Loan Guaranty - First Lien | Improved assembly, guarantors will always be asked |
| 4.5 | Loan Guaranty - Second Lien | Improved assembly, guarantors will always be asked |
| Menu | Title | Details |
| 6.1 | Grandchild Trust | modified default for name of trust to use all caps |
| 10.1 | Simple Revocable Trust | Added paragraph for married settlors to define what happens if a divorce or annulment is filed |
| 11.1 | Tax Planned Revocable Trust | Added paragraph for married settlors to define what happens if a divorce or annulment is filed |
| 12.1 | Standby Management Trust | Added paragraph for married settlors to define what happens if a divorce or annulment is filed |
| Menu | Title | Details |
| 4.05 | Spouse's Medical Power of Attorney and Designation of Health Care Agent | Expanded maximum character limits |
| Menu | Title | Details |
| 2.01 | Simple Wills | Added language for married settlors, explaining what happens if a divorce or annulment is filed |
| 2.02 | Simple Will - Dynasty Trust | Added language for married settlors, explaining what happens if a divorce or annulment is filed |
| 2.03 | Tax Oriented Wills | Added language for married settlors, explaining what happens if a divorce or annulment is filed |
| 2.05 | Pourover Will - Married Testator | Added specific disinheritance option |
| 2.05 | Pourover Will - Spouse | Added specific disinheritance option |
| 2.05 | Pourover Wills | Added language for married settlors, explaining what happens if a divorce or annulment is filed |
| 2.06 | Pourover Will - Single Person | Added specific disinheritance option |
| 2.07 | Small Estate Will With Special Needs Trust | Added language for married settlors, explaining what happens if a divorce or annulment is filed |