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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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ESTATES CODE |
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Title 3. GUARDIANSHIP AND RELATED PROCEDURES |
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Subtitle C. PROCEDURAL MATTERS |
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Chapter 1051. NOTICES AND PROCESS IN GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS IN GENERAL |
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Subchapter A. ISSUANCE AND FORM OF NOTICE OR PROCESS |
Sec. 1051.003. CONTENTS OF CITATION OR NOTICE
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(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 clerk's seal.
(c) A notice required to be given by a guardian must be in writing and be signed by the guardian in the guardian'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.