Tex.
Est. Code Section 51.003
Contents of Citation or Notice
(a)
A citation or notice must:(1)
be directed to the person to be cited or notified;(2)
be dated;(3)
state the style and number of the proceeding;(4)
state the court in which the proceeding is pending;(5)
describe generally the nature of the proceeding or matter to which the citation or notice relates;(6)
direct the person being cited or notified to appear by filing a written contest or answer or to perform another required action; and(7)
state when and where the appearance or performance described by Subdivision (6) is required.(b)
A citation or notice issued by the county clerk must be styled “The State of Texas” and be signed by the clerk under the court’s seal.(c)
A notice required to be given by a personal representative must be in writing and be signed by the representative in the representative’s official capacity.(d)
A citation or notice is not required to contain a precept directed to an officer, but may not be held defective because the citation or notice contains a precept directed to an officer authorized to serve the citation or notice.
Source:
Section 51.003 — Contents of Citation or Notice, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.51.htm#51.003 (accessed May 18, 2024).
