Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 17.027 – Preparation and Service
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(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.
Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 17.027
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
(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(e) Repealed by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 976, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.