Note The library cannot help you fill out forms or determine what form you should use.
In general, Texas has very few official legal forms. This is why you will not always find a free fill-in-the-blank form for your situation.
If there is an official form for a legal procedure, it is usually found on the court or court clerk websites. We link to many in this guide.
Everyone's legal situation is different. It is difficult to create standard fill-in-the-blank forms that can work for everyone.
If there are no fill-in-the-blank forms, you may be able to draft your own by using a form template or drafting guide. These are usually created by legal aid and nonprofit groups or private publishers.
Templates and drafting guides often need to be customized for your specific situation. TexasLawHelp.org has an article that explains how you can change existing forms or write your own. If you need help, it's a good idea to ask a lawyer.
Note: We are often asked for forms for filing a general termination of parental rights case. We are not aware of general online forms for this procedure, but we do have drafting guides with form templates and instructions in our collection. Please see the Termination of Parental Rights guide for more info.
For more on Texas child custody and support laws, see our Child Custody and Support guide.
Many e-books forms or drafting guides. To access, first get a free library account online.
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Note The library cannot help you fill out forms or determine what form you should use.